as for me, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why am I yet persecuted? for then there would not be so much objection to the doctrine of the cross.

Would to God that those who are trying to unsettle you would even have themselves mutilated.

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Those who want to make a good impression in public [before the Jews] try to compel you to be circumcised, just so they will escape being persecuted for [faithfulness to] the cross of Christ.

Because even those who undergo circumcision do not themselves keep the law; but they would have you undergo circumcision, so that they may have glory in your flesh.

But the last thing I want to do is brag [about such things]. For [if I had any bragging to do at all], it would be about [salvation through] the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is through Him that this [sinful] world has been crucified [i.e., died] as far as I am concerned and I have been crucified [i.e., died] as far as it is concerned.

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love

so that we would praise His glorious, unearned favor, which was freely given to us through the One whom God loved [i.e., Christ].

so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory.

That, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you a Spirit of wisdom and understanding in gaining a personal knowledge of him, -

not of works, that no one would boast.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Wherefore I desire that ye would not be discouraged at my afflictions on your account, which is your glory.

which is father over all that is called father in heaven and in earth, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory,

So that he would grant you, according to the wealth of his glory, to be strengthened with power through his Spirit for the inner man.

and that the Messiah would make his home in your hearts through faith. Then, having been rooted and grounded in love,

The one who went down is the same one who went up above all the heavens so that all things would be fulfilled.

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed like waves and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, or by clever strategies that would lead us astray.

But immorality or any form of vice or greed must not be so much as mentioned among you; that would not be becoming in God's people.

Wives, you should submit to your own husbands, as you would to the Lord.

that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.

You slaves must practice obedience to your earthly masters, with reverence and awe, with sincerity of heart, as you would obey Christ,

Render your service wholeheartedly, as you would to the Lord, and not [just] to people,

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.

Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer.

So, I am in a dilemma between the two choices. [On the one hand] I have the desire to depart [from this life] and be with Christ [in heaven], which would be far better.

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].

For I have no one else with a heart like his who would take such genuine interest in you,

Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one grief on top of another.

and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which would be on the principle of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God through faith,

I would know him in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, with my nature transformed to die as he died,

Let us therefore, as many as would be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

I am suffering now on your behalf, but I rejoice in that; I would make up the full sum of all that Christ has to suffer in my person on behalf of the church, his Body;

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

For I would have you know how great a contest I am waging for you and the brethren in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen my face.

You fathers [Note: By implication, this would include both parents] should not stir up your children [i.e., irritate or exasperate them], so that they do not become discouraged.

Praying, at the same time, for us also, - that, God, would open unto us a door for the word, so that we may speak the sacred secret of the Christ - for the sake of which also I am in bonds,

but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.

Seeing that we were thus drawn affectionately towards you, it would have been a joy to us to have imparted to you not only God's Good News, but to have given our very lives also, because you had become very dear to us.

For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

For they would prevent us from speaking to the Gentiles with a view to their Salvation, and thus are always 'filling up the measure of their iniquity.' But the Wrath of God has come upon them to the full!

For that reason I would fain have visited you??, Paul, again and again??ut Satan hindered me.

[so that] no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For [you] yourselves know that we are appointed for this,

For in fact when we were with you, we were telling you in advance that we would suffer affliction, and so it has happened, as you well know.

For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.

For the rest, brethren, we request and exhort you, in our Lord Jesus, that, even as ye received from us, how ye must needs walk and please God, - even as ye also do walk, that ye would abound still more.

But I would not have you ignorant, brothers, about those who are falling asleep. You must not sorrow like other men, who have no hope.

But ye, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day would seize you as a thief.

and come to be glorified by his saints, and to be the object of admiration to all who believed, that the testimony we gave you, would be justified in that day.

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

you would not by any pretended revelation, by any discourse or epistle ascrib'd to us, be immediately perplex'd in your minds, or under any concern for the approach of the day of the Lord.

and with every unrighteous deception against those who are perishing, in place of which they did not accept the love of the truth, so that they would be saved.

And this is the reason that God sends them a strong delusion [to influence them]: It is so that they would believe the lie,

In order that should be judged who would not believe in the truth, but were well-pleased with the unrighteousness.

With this purpose in mind, he called you through our proclamation of the gospel so that you would obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.

we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

And yet do not consider him to be an enemy, but warn him as [you would] a [Christian] brother.

because they would be doctors of the scripture, and yet understand not what they speak, neither whereof they affirm.

But for this reason I was given mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might make clear all his mercy, as an example to those who in the future would have faith in him to eternal life.

Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered over to Satan [Note: This probably refers to withdrawing fellowship from them. See I Cor. 5:1-5], so that they would learn not to speak against God [anymore].

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Therefore I wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:

and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes,

This is a trustworthy saying: The one who would an elder be, a noble task desires he.

Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,

[to] older women as [you would to] mothers; [to] the younger women as [you would to] your sisters, in a [morally] pure way.

So I would have the younger women marry, have children, and keep house, so as not to give our opponents any occasion for slander.

Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone's sins].

When I recall the tears you shed when we parted, I long by night and day to see you again. That would fill me with joy,

That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].

No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.

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

Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

But you should continue [to believe and practice] what you have learned and been convinced of, knowing those from whom you learned it. [Note: These persons would include Lois and Eunice (See 1:5), as well as Paul himself].

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is a secure rule, and what I would have you constantly maintain, that they who have believed in God, should take care to be examples of virtue, for that is commendable and useful to mankind.

Hence, although in Christ I would feel quite free to order you to do your duty,

I had rather apply to your benevolent temper, and desire you would regard the years of Paul, who am now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ,

I would have liked to keep him with me, to wait on me in your stead while I wear these chains for 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 separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,

So, if you consider me a comrade, take him to your bosom as you would me.

Yes, brother, I would like some return myself from you in the Lord's work. Through Christ refresh my heart.

Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

But we see Jesus who has been made a little something less than the heavenly agents, who, because of the suffering of death, has been crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God he would taste of death for every man.

For it was becoming in him - For the sake of whom are the all things, and by means of whom are the all things, - when, many sons, unto glory, he would lead, The Princely Leader of their salvation, through sufferings, to make perfect.

Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future.

Wherefore, - according as saith the Holy Spirit - To-day, if, unto his voice ye would hearken, do not

Therefore I grew exasperated with that generation, I said, 'They are always astray in their heart': They would not learn my ways;

So in my anger I swore a solemn oath that they would never enter my rest."

So long as it is said - To-day, if, unto his voice, ye would hearken, do not harden your hearts, - as in the embitterment.

And to whom did he swear [they would] not enter into his rest, except those who were disobedient?