And I say this, brothers and sisters: The time is short. So then those who have wives should be as those who have none,

For even if I made you sad by my letter, I do not regret having written it (even though I did regret it, for I see that my letter made you sad, though only for a short time).

But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

Therefore we must be wary that, while the promise of entering his rest remains open, none of you may seem to have come short of it.

See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.

You do not know about tomorrow. What is your life like? For you are a puff of smoke that appears for a short time and then vanishes.

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.