That, he, might present, unto himself, the assembly, all glorious, not having spot or wrinkle or any of such things, but that she should be holy and blameless;

Knowing that whatever good each might do, this he shall receive from the Lord, whether a servant or free.

For the rest, be empowering yourselves in the Lord, and in the grasp of his might:

For this take up the complete armor of God, that ye might be able to withstand in the evil day, and having effected all things, to stand.

And for me, that the word might be given me, in the opening of my mouth in freedom of speech, to make known the mystery of the good news,

For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

And that ye also might know the things concerning me, what I do, Tychicus will make all things known to you, the dearly beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord:

Whom I sent to you for this same thing, so that ye might know the things about us, and that he might encourage your hearts.

that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ;

In order that, in the name of Jesus, every knee might bow - of beings in heaven, and on earth, and underground, -

And, every tongue, might openly confess - that Jesus Christ is, Lord, unto the glory of God the Father.

So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

But I am fully persuaded in [harmony with the wishes of] the Lord that I, myself, also will go to you soon. [Note: Paul here expresses the hope of being released from imprisonment, in spite of previous hints that he might be put to death. See 1:20; 2:17].

For also he was sick, near death, but God was merciful to him, and not only him, but also me, so that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

I sent him therefore with the greater dispatch, that I might have the less disquietude, by the satisfaction you will find in seeing him again.

Because, for the sake of the work of the Lord, unto death, he drew nigh, running hazard with his life, that he might fill up your lack of the public service, towards me.

Even though I myself might have faith in the flesh: if any other man has reason to have faith in the flesh, I have more:

But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].

Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,

and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith

in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death,

if somehow I might attain to the resurrection of the dead.

Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Who will transform our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, acccording to the mighty working, whereby he is able even to subject all things to himself.

I have might, for all things, in him that empowereth me.

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

[we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy;

and might thank the Father, who has enabled us to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.

He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will occupy the first place [He will stand supreme and be preeminent] in everything.

and that through Him He might reconcile to Himself all things on earth or in heaven, making this peace through the blood He shed On His cross.

In the body of his flesh through death, so that you might be holy and without sin and free from all evil before him:

In it I have been made a minister in accordance with the trusteeship God entrusted to me for you, that I might prove among you the universal message of God,

For which also I labour, striving according to his mighty working, who worketh in me mightily.

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

That I might manifest, as is fitting for me to speak.

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

nor did we seek glory and honor from people, neither from you nor from anyone else, though as apostles of Christ we had the power to assert our authority.

even though as apostles of the Messiah we might have made such demands. Instead, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother tenderly caring for her own children.

For you have the memory, my brothers, of our trouble and care; how, working night and day, so that we might not be a trouble to any of you, we gave you the good news of God.

So that your lives might be pleasing to God, who has given you a part in his kingdom and his glory.

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles so that they might be saved, in order to fill up their sins always. But wrath came upon them finally.

And sent Timothy - our brother, and God's minister in the glad-message of the Christ - that he might confirm and console you over your faith,

So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

For this reason, when I was no longer able to keep quiet, I sent to get news of your faith, fearing that you might be tested by the Evil One and that our work might come to nothing.

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

to make your hearts that they might be stable and unblamable in holiness before God our father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints.

However, brothers, you are not in the darkness, in order that the Day of the Lord might surprise you like a thief.

For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life].

But, the God of peace himself, hallow you completely, and, entire, might your spirit, and soul, and body, - so as to be unblameable in the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, - be preserved!

and to give rest to you who are being crushed with sorrows, along with us, at the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, with His mighty angels

with his mighty angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on those who know not God, and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

These will receive the punishment of eternal destruction as exiles from the presence of the Lord and His glorious might,

for which [purpose] we also pray always for you, that you may be considered worthy of the calling of our God, and he might fulfill every desire for goodness and work of faith with power,

And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

Whose, presence, shall be according to an inworking of Satan, with all manner of mighty work and sign and wonders of falsehood,

And with every deceit of wrongdoing among those whose fate is destruction; because they were quite without that love of the true faith by which they might have salvation.

so that all who have refused to believe the truth but have chosen unrighteousness instead might be condemned.

But it is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, loved by the Lord, because it was the purpose of God from the first that you might have salvation, being made holy by the Spirit and by faith in what is true:

For this he called you through my gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.

Not because we have no right, but that we might give ourselves an example to you, in order to imitate us.

As I urged thee, while going to Macedonia, remain in Ephesis, so that thou might command certain men not to teach something different,

Yet, mercy was shown me for the very purpose that in my case as the foremost of sinners Jesus might display His perfect patience, to make me an example to those who in the future might believe on Him to obtain eternal life.

This command I set before thee, child Timothy, according to the prophecies leading the way for thee, so that by them thou might war the good warfare.

of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I did deliver to the Adversary, that they might be instructed not to speak evil.

for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.

He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil.

By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning!

And these things proclaim, that they might be irreprehensible.

If any woman who believes has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.

which appearing, when the time is come, he shall show that is blessed and mighty only, King of Kings, and Lord of lords,

Who alone hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, - Whom no man hath seen - nor can see: unto whom, be honour and might age-abiding. Amen.

earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I might be filled with joy;

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

THOU therefore, my son, be mighty in the grace which is in Jesus Christ.

Herefore I suffer all things, for the elects' sakes, that they might also obtain that salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

With gentleness he must correct his opponents, for God might grant them repentance that would lead them to a full knowledge of the truth,

and they might recover their senses and escape from the devil's trap in which they have been caught by him to do his will.

That the man of God might be perfect, finished for every good work.

But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that the message preached by me might have its full effect and all the heathen might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's jaws.

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you might set right the things left unfinished, and appoint presbyters in every city as I had instructed you;

It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age

looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:

who gave himself for us, so that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a special people, a zealot of good works.

so that we might come into right standing with God through His unmerited favor and become heirs of eternal life in accordance with our hope.

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

So that the mutual participation of thy faith might be effective in acknowledgment of every good in you to Christ Jesus.

And so, although I might be bold in Christ to dictate to you what is fitting,

Whom I wanted to keep back for myself, so that in thy behalf he might serve me in the bonds of the good-news.

but I would not do a single thing about it without your consent, so that this kindness of yours to me might not seem to come by compulsion but voluntarily.

For perhaps it was for this reason that he was parted from you for a while, that you might have him back forever,

He is the reflection of God's glory and the perfect representation of His being, and continues to uphold the universe by His mighty word. After He had procured man's purification from sins, He took His seat at the right hand of God's majesty,

Because of this we ought to give more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest we might slip away.

God, jointly witnessing also, both with signs and wonders and manifold mighty works, and with distributions of Holy Spirit, according to his own will?

but we do see Jesus, who was made inferior to the angels for a little while, crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by God's favor He might experience death for every human being.

Since then the children mentioned share our mortal nature, He too took on Himself a full share of the same, in order that He by His death might put a stop to the power of him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

And he might liberate these, as many as throughout all their lifetime were deserving of bondage, with a specter of death.

Therefore he was obligated to be made like his brothers in accordance with all things, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things toward God, in order to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.