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For rulers are not to be feared for good works but for evil. Wilt thou be without fear of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praised of the same.

Verse ConceptsCommendationRulersSecurityTaxationMagistratesFear Is DueFearDoing The Right ThingBeing ScaredRespecting Authoritybehaviorterrorism

Then again, this man rates one day above another, while that man rates all days alike. Well, everyone must be convinced in his own mind;

Verse ConceptsConsciences, In Decision MakingAssurance in the life of faithMind, The HumanSure KnowledgeChristian LibertyConvictionReligious FreedomHolier Than Thouimportance

for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem;

Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, Causes OfPoverty, Remedies ForRiches, Believers AttitudesGiving To The Poor

for it pleased well, and their debtors they are, for if in their spiritual things the nations did participate, they ought also, in the fleshly things, to minister to them.

Verse ConceptsFellowship, In The GospelParticipation, In ChristUnity, Of God's PeopleThat Which Is SpiritualLife In A Material WorldSharing In ChristSharingDebt

Well, once I finish this business by putting the proceeds of the collection safely in their hands, I will start for Spain and take you on the way.

Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletion

that I may be delivered from those in Judea who are disobedient, and that the help which I am taking to Jerusalem may be well received by God's people there,

Verse ConceptsMinistry, Qualifications ForRescueSaintsUnbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyGod Saving From EnemiesServing Groups

that ye receive her in the Lord as becometh saints, and assist her in whatever affair she may have need of you; for she also hath been a helper of many others, as well as of myself.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessReputationSaintsWorthinessWelcoming BelieversPeople Helpingartistswelcome

Likewise, greet all the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetes, which is the firstfruit among them of Achaia.

Verse ConceptsChristiansChurchHousesProperty, HousesChurch, Description OfConverts To ChristianityPeople ConvertedFirst Among The GentilesGoing To Church

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners, who are well known to the apostles, who were also in Christ before me.

Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionWomenBeforeRelativesChristians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ

Greet Rufus, an eminent and choice man in the Lord, also his mother [who has been] a mother to me as well.

Verse ConceptsMothers, Examples OfChosen DisciplesMothersMothers Love For Her ChildrenMotherhood

For the report of your obedience has reached everyone, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

Verse ConceptsGenuinenessInnocence, Teaching OnJoy, Of The ChurchWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsHarmlessnessGuileBe Wise!Obeying The GospelYou Will Rejoice In Salvation

(Well, I did baptize the household of Stephanas, but no one else, as far as I remember.)

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofChristian BaptismBaptizing Infants

For it seems to me, God has exhibited us apostles at the very end of the procession, like the men condemned to die in the arena. For we have become a spectacle to the whole universe, angels as well as men.

Verse ConceptsPaul, Apostle To GentilesApostles, Function In Early ChurchProcessionsAfflicted To DeathSpectacleAngels Interacting With PeopleThe End Of The WorldPutting God FirstThe Worldhumanityfatepartnershipacting

For we have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels as well as men. For Christ's sake we are held as fools, while you through union with Christ are men of wisdom. We are weak; you are strong. You are held in honor; we in dishonor.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfWeakness, SpiritualWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanSuffering For Christ's SakeStrong PeopleCounted As FoolsGod Bestowing GloryWise Men In The ChurchFoolsWeaknesschristianity

The wife does not have [sole] authority over her own [physical] body, but the husband [also has his right to it]. And in the same way, the husband also does not have [sole] authority over his own [physical] body, but the wife [i.e., has her right to it, as well].

Verse ConceptsBodyOne FleshUnity, God's Goal OfAuthorityHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanWifeMan And WomanA Good Husbandspouseatheismcouplesbelongingmarraigematrimonymistress

But, unto the rest, say, I - not the Lord, - if, any brother, hath, a wife that believeth not, and, she, is well pleased to dwell with him, let him not leave her;

Verse ConceptsOpinionsNot Believing The GospelAvoid Divorce

I think then that because of the impending distress [that is, the pressure of the current trouble], it is good for a man to remain as he is.

Verse ConceptsCelibacyDistressGood ActivityStress And Hard TimesBeing Single

Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

Verse ConceptsIntelligenceUnmarriedPositive Thinkingactingsteadfastvirginity

But she will be happier, in my judgment, if she remains as she is, and I think I have God's spirit as well as other people.

Verse ConceptsReceptivenessThe Holy Spirit, And ScriptureStaying PositiveBeing Singledistractionsego

If a man thinks he has acquired some knowledge, he does not yet know it as well as he ought to know it.

Verse ConceptsPride, Results OfThe Vanity Of Human KnowledgeDrawbacks To KnowledgeInformation Age

Now as to eating food that has been offered to idols, we know well that an idol has no real existence in the universe, and that there is no God but One.

Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfMonotheismOne GodIdols Not ExistingUseless IdolsNon ExistenceNo Other Is GodFood For Other godsGod Is OneSacrificesEating Meatstatues

It cannot be that we have no right to take a Christian wife about with us, can it, as well as the rest of the apostles and the Lord's brothers, and Cephas?

Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

Am I saying these things only on the basis of common sense, or does the law not say this as well?

Verse ConceptsLike MenWritten In The LawPerspective

Well, I run without swerving; I do not plant my blows upon the empty air ??27 no, I maul and master my body, in case, after preaching to other people, I am disqualified myself.

Verse ConceptsFightingAirAsceticism, Teachings OfGames, SpiritualBoxingUseless LabouruncertaintyRacetrainingfootball

And all drank the same spiritual drink (for they drank out of the spiritual rock which followed them; and that rock was Christ) Yet, with the most of them, God was not well-pleased;

Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodTypes Of ChristOld Testament Events As TypesProvision From RocksChrist The RockChrist's Originfollowing

For if a woman be not covered, she may as well be shorn: but if it be shameful to a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.

Verse ConceptsBeing A WomenHairsCovering HeadsBare HeadsCutting HairWomen's RolesBeing A Woman Of GodHairwoman

If, however, any one still thinks it right to contest the point-well, we have no such custom, nor have the Churches of God.

Verse ConceptsDivisions, Contrary ToChurch Of GodWomen's Rolespractice

while our well-shaped parts do not want for anything. Yes, God has perfectly adjusted the body, giving great honor to its apparently inferior parts,

Verse ConceptsPeople Have Honour

So it is with you; unless in your ecstatic speaking you speak a message that is clearly intelligible, how can the message spoken by you be understood? You might just as well be talking to the air!

Verse ConceptsMaking The Message ClearMere TalkIgnorant Of FactsLanguageThe TonguespeakingSpeech

Well, unless I understand the meaning of what is said to me, I shall appear to the speaker to be talking gibberish, and to my mind he will be talking gibberish himself.

Verse ConceptsBarbariansMeaningReckoned As Foreigners

Therefore, the person who speaks in a language [supernaturally] should pray [i.e., in advance] for the ability to interpret it [as well].

Verse ConceptsInterpreting LanguageMental Abuse

If Timothy visit you, take care he may be perfectly safe: for he labours in the cause of christianity, as well as I.

Verse ConceptsVisitingDoing God's WorksThose Not Fearing

to be subject to such leaders [treating them with courtesy and respect], and to everyone who helps in the work and labors [for the benefit of yourselves and the church].

For they have refreshed my spirit as well as yours: have a due regard therefore to such worthy persons.

Verse ConceptsAppreciationHonour The HonourablePeople RefreshedAppreciation For Pastorsrecognition

All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

Verse ConceptsGood KissingKissingLove, For One Anotherhugs

PAUL an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and brother Timotheus, to the church of God at Corinth as well as to all the saints throughout the whole of Achaia:

Verse ConceptsChristiansApostles, DescriptionApostles, Basis Of AuthorityLettersAll Believers Are SaintsLetters To Local ChurchesWhat God's Will IsChurch Of God

And whether we are pressed, for your comfort and salvation, being well wrought in endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer: whether we are comforted, for your comfort and salvation.

Verse ConceptsTypes Of ChristBrotherly LoveGod Will ComfortThe Gospel Of Salvation

For we do not write other things to you but what ye well know and recognise; and I hope that ye will recognise to the end,

Verse ConceptsLiteracyWriting LettersMaking The Message ClearReading Other Matter

Such was my intention. Now, have I shown myself 'fickle'? When I propose some plan, do I propose it in a worldly way, ready to mean 'no' as well as 'yes'?

Verse ConceptsFicklenessLiving For The MaterialAssentingDissent

But it is God who makes us as well as you secure through union with Christ, and has anointed us,

Verse ConceptsEstablishingStandingGod Establishes UsAnointed By Godpoop

For my own sake, as well, I decided not to pay you another painful visit.

Verse ConceptsVisitingPeople Visiting

But if anyone has caused sadness, he has not saddened me alone, but to some extent (not to exaggerate) he has saddened all of you as well.

Verse Conceptsgrieving

Well, when I reached Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, though I had a wide opportunity in the Lord,

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofevangelism, motivation forDoorsOpen DoorsThe Gospel PreachedOpportunity

Seeing, then, that we know how the Lord is to be feared, we fare fair with men. For we are known well enough unto God. I trust also that we are known in your consciences.

Verse ConceptsConvincingevangelists, ministry ofHope, Nature OfPersuasionReverence, And ObedienceAmbassadors For ChristResponsibilityKnowing Godconsciencemotives

I am not trying to recommend myself to you again. I am giving you ground for speaking well of me, that you may have something to say to those who are constantly prating about external privileges and not concerned about the state of the heart.

Verse ConceptsCommendationOutward AppearanceHypocrites, Description OfAppearancesCommending OneselfOther References To The HeartAppearances of

Through honour and dishonour, through evil report and good report; as deceivers, yet true, As unknown, yet well-known;

Verse ConceptsTruthLossCharacter Of SaintsAvoiding Deceit

I speak not this to your reproach: for I have already assured you, that I am so heartily well affected to you, I could live and die with you.

Verse ConceptsLiving TogetherNo Condemnationcondemnation

For if I have boasted to him about anything concerning you, I have not been embarrassed by you, but just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus about you has proved true as well.

Verse ConceptsPaul's BoastingBoasting

So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.

Verse ConceptsBeginningActivity BegunMan's Work FinishedFinishing Strong

Now then, you are to the front in everything, in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all zeal, and in love for us ??do come to the front in this gracious enterprise as well.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth IneagernessAbounding, Good ThingsGenerosity, Used TowardsKnowingLove Exists Between PeopleGraceGivingReciprocitySpeechgraciousness

Now here is my advice on what is best to do in this matter: Since you were the first ones to begin [taking up a collection] a year ago, [now you should] not only be doing something [about it], but [you should continue] wanting to do something [as well].

Verse ConceptsGood Human AdviceOpinionsOne YearRight DesiresMan's Work FinishedCompetition

for if the willing mind is present, according to that which any one may have it is well-accepted, not according to that which he hath not;

Verse ConceptsCollectionsGiving, Advice OnGenerosity, Used TowardsSaints, Care For The PoorPeople WillingGiving Money To The ChurchAcceptance

For he accepted the request. Yea, rather he was so well willing, that of his own accord came unto you.

Verse ConceptsPeople Willing

I am sending with him the well-known brother whose praise for spreading the good news is ringing through all the churches.

Verse ConceptsCommendation

wherefore show how much you love them, and how well you deserve the character I gave you, before all the churches.

Verse ConceptsProof, As EvidenceBenevolenceProofsBoasting

for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond].

Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmAttitudes, to other peopleReadinessProvokingFervourZealousness, Examples OfPaul's BoastingPeople Willing

So my reason for sending our Brothers is to prevent what we said about you from proving, in this particular matter, an empty boast, and to enable you to be as well prepared as I have been saying that you are.

Verse ConceptsUseless LabourPeople Sending PeoplePaul's Boasting

having this proof of you by such a supply, they will glorify God for your profess'd subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them as well as others;

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfIndividualismParticipation, In ChristPraise, Reasons ForCharacter Of SaintsGlorifying GodObeying The GospelServiceSharingThankfulness To OthersSpreading The GospelMinistry