But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the excellence of the power may be of God and not from us,

For also in this we groan, longing to clothe ourselves with our habitation from heaven,

Now he who wrought us for this same thing is God, who also gave us the pledge of the Spirit.

For the love of Christ holds us together, having judge this, that if one died for all, then all died.

For behold this same thing--your grieving toward God. How much eagerness it worked in you, even a defense, even indignation, even fear, even longing, even zeal, even vengeance! In everything ye demonstrated yourselves to be pure in

Because of this we have been encouraged. And from your encouragement, we rejoiced to a greater degree more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.

for us to urge Titus that, as he earlier began this kindness, so he would even finish it for you also.

But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, be that ye may also abound in this kindness.

And in this I give judgment, for this is expedient for you who earlier began, from a year ago, not only the doing but also the intending.

And not only so, but who was also chosen by the congregations, a traveling companion of us with this gift administered by us, for the glory of the same Lord and our willingness.

Arranging this lest any man may criticize us in this bounty administered by us,

But I sent the brothers so that our boast about you would not be empty in this regard. So that, as I said, ye may be prepared,

if somehow Macedonians should come with me and find you unprepared, we (that we might not say, ye) would be embarrassed in this confidence of boast.

Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brothers that they would go ahead to you, and arrange in advance your gift that was earlier announced, for this to be ready this way as a gift and not as an exaction.

But this, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows in blessings will also reap in blessings.

Because the service of this ministry is not only supplying the needs of the sanctified, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God

through the evidence of this service, glorifying God at the subjection of your confession toward the good-news of the Christ, and at the generosity of the participation, for them and for all,

Do ye look at things according to appearance. If any man has convinced himself to be of Christ, let him consider this again of himself, that, as he is of Christ, so also are we of Christ.

Let such a man think this, that such kind we are in word by letters when absent, we are also such kind when present in the work.

The truth of Christ is in me that this pride in me will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

What I speak, I speak not according to Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of the boast.

I besought the Lord thrice about this, that it might depart from me.

For what is there which ye were inferior to the other congregations? Except that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong.

This third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two witnesses or three every saying will be confirmed.

For we are glad when we are weak and ye are strong. And this also we pray for, your full qualification.

Because of this I write these things while absent, so that I may not act harshly when present, according to the authority that the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.

only that we should remember the poor, which this same thing I also was eager to do.

I only want to learn this from you. Did ye receive the Spirit from works of law, or from a listening ear of faith?

And I say this, a covenant previously confirmed by God in Christ, the law, which happened four hundred and thirty years after, does not annul in order to make the promise useless.

This persuasion is not from him who calls you.

Be not misled, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows this he will also reap.

And as many as will march by this standard, peace upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Because of this I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love for all the sanctified,

far above every principle office, and position of authority, and power, and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is coming.

in which ye once walked according to the era of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the sons of disobedience.

For ye are saved by grace through faith, and this a gift of God, not from you,

For this reason I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

To me, a man less than the least of all the sanctified, this grace was given to preach good-news among the Gentiles, the unsearchable wealth of Christ,

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

This I say therefore, and solemnly declare in Lord, for you to walk no longer as also the other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

For ye are men who know this, that no fornicator, or unclean man, or covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of the Christ and God.

Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.

Separate from this a man will leave his father and mother behind, and will be bonded with his wife, and the two will be in one flesh.

This mystery is great, but I speak for Christ and for the church.

Children, obey your parents in Lord, for this is right.

Knowing that whatever good thing each may do, he will receive this from the Lord, whether bondman or freeman.

Because our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principal offices, against the positions of authority, against the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, against the spiritual things of wickedness in the he

Because of this take ye up the full armor of God, so that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

praying through every prayer and entreaty at every time in spirit, and being alert in this same thing in all perseverance and entreaty for all the sanctified,

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.

Being confident of this same thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Just as it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the good-news, you all being partners with me of the grace.

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment

What then? Except in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice, but also I will rejoice.

For I know that this will turn out to me for salvation (through your entreaty, and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ)

But if to live in flesh, this is fruit of labor to me, then what I will choose I know not.

And having been convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and will continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith.

And not being frightened in anything by those who oppose, which is indeed a sign of destruction to them, but to you of salvation, and this from God.

Indeed have this way to think in you, that also was in Christ Jesus,

Indeed therefore I hope to send this man immediately, whenever I may focus on the things concerning me.

As many therefore as are perfect should think this way. And if ye think anything differently, this also God will reveal to you.

So then, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in Lord this way beloved.

Because of this we also, from the day that we heard, cease not praying for you and making request that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

To whom God wanted to make known what is the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

And I say this so that not any man may delude you with persuasive speech.

Children, obey the parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in Lord.

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

And because of this we thank God without ceasing, because, having received the word of God heard from us, ye received not the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.

for no man to be disturbed by these afflictions. For ye yourselves know that we are set for this.

Because of this, I too, no longer covering over it, sent in order to know your faith, lest somehow he who tempts was tempting you, and our labor became in vain.

because of this, brothers, we were encouraged toward you in all our affliction and necessity through your faith.

For this is the will of God, your sanctification, for you to abstain from fornication,

For this we say to you in the word of Lord, that we who are alive, who remain for the coming of the Lord, will no, not precede those who became asleep.

In everything express thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

And because of this God will send them the force of a delusion, for them to believe a lie,

For even when we were with you we commanded you this, that if any man will not work, neither let him eat.

And if any man does not obey our word by this letter, note that man, and do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

The salutation of Paul by my hand, which is a mark in every letter I write this way.

knowing this, that law is not laid down for righteous men, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the irreverent and sinful, for the impious and profane, for father killers and mother killers, for man killers,

But because of this I obtained mercy, so that in me, the foremost, Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering for an example of those who were going to believe in him for 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.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

For we both labor and are reproached for this, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of the faithful.

Hold firm to thyself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this thou will save both thyself and those who hear thee.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to be devoted to their own house, and to give back recompense to their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

This thou know, that all those in Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Because of this I endure all things because of the chosen, so that they also may experience salvation in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Nevertheless the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, Lord knows those who are his, and, Let every man who names the name of Lord keep away from unrighteousness.

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.

I left thee behind in Crete on account of this: That thou should set in order the things lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded thee,

This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,

For perhaps because of this he departed for an hour, so that thou might receive him back forever,

But if he has wronged thee, or owes anything, charge this to me.

Thou have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. Because of this, God, thy God, anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.

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

For this man was considered worthy of more glory than Moses, by so much as he who built it has more esteem than the house.

For he spoke somewhere about the seventh this way, And God rested during the seventh day from all his works,

and in this again, They will not enter into my rest.

And because of this he is obligated, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

And this we will do, if of course God will permit.