But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that you are in our hearts to die and live with you.

For behold this same thing, that you sorrowed after a godly sort, what earnestness it worked in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what full punishment! In all things you have proved yourselves to be pure in this matter.

And this they did, not as we expected, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

Therefore, as you abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that you abound in this grace also.

And in this I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to desire a year ago.

But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and a testimony of your eagerness:

Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, you may be ready:

Lest perhaps if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, you) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

For the administration of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

While by the proof of this ministry they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

Do you look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trusts to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.

Let such a one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

That which I speak, I speak it not according to the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

For this thing I besought the Lord three times, that it might depart from me.

For what is it in which you were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God our Father:

This only would I learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before by God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of no effect.

For this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.

This persuasion comes not of him that calls you.

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come:

In which in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

For this you know, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

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

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places.

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that in this I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Even as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; since as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my grace.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I know not.

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

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.

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

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:

And this I say, lest any man should deceive you with enticing words.

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe.

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor be in vain.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not precede them who are asleep.

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

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

And for this cause God shall send them a strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

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

And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for an example to them who should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

This charge I commit unto you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which were made concerning you, that you by them might war a good warfare;

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

Who gave himself a ransom for all, this to be a testimony at the proper time.

To this I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

This is a true saying, If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

Take heed unto yourself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and them that hear you.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

That you keep this commandment without spot, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Charge them that are rich in this present age, that they be not haughty, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;

This you know, that all they who are in Asia are turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

For of this sort are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with various lusts,

For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

For this cause I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you:

This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

This is a faithful saying, and these things I desire that you affirm constantly, that they who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, You are my Son, this day have I begotten you? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who has built the house has more honor than the house.

For he spoke in a certain place of the seventh day in this way, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

And in this place again, They shall not enter into my rest.

And for this reason he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

And no man takes this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

And this will we do, if God permits.