even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace.

For God beareth me record how greatly I long after you all from the very heart-root in Jesus Christ.

filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God [so that His glory may be both revealed and recognized].

These latter do it from love for me, for they know that God has put me where I am to defend our right to preach the good news.

What is it then? at any rate, in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is announced; and in this I rejoice, yea, also I will rejoice;

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. If any one else claims a right to trust in them, far more may I:

as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the Law, I proved myself blameless.

and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.

Finally, brothers, whatever [things] are true, whatever [things are] honorable, whatever [things are] right, whatever [things are] pure, whatever [things are] pleasing, whatever [things are] commendable, if [there is] any excellence of character and if anything praiseworthy, think about these [things].

Nevertheless, it was right of you to share [with me] in my difficulties.

so that your lives may be worthy of the Lord and perfectly pleasing to Him, while you exhibit the results of right action of every sort and grow into a fuller knowledge of God.

He rid himself of all the Powers of Evil, and held them up to open contempt, when he celebrated his triumph over them on the cross!

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

But now rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene (abusive, filthy, vulgar) language from your mouth.

Never lie to one another. Get rid of your old self and its habits,

Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.

Children be obedient to your parents in everything; for that is right for Christians.

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.

So that I may make it clear, as it is right for me to do.

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

that you read the epistle from Laodicea. give Archippus this instruction from me, take care to discharge the function, you

I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

but prove all things, hold fast the right;

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

It is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, because of the great increase of your faith, and the wealth of your love for one another;

This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering.

Certainly it is right for God to pay back those who afflict you with affliction,

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:

Console your hearts, and strengthen you to do and to say all that is right.

not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves and ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].

The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

The Salutation of Paul, with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

But the effect of the order is love coming from a clean heart, and a knowledge of what is right, and true faith:

We are conscious that the law is good, if a man makes a right use of it,

understanding the fact that law is not enacted for the righteous person [the one in right standing with God], but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinful, for the irreverent and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

For those who go after loose women, for those with unnatural desires, for those who take men prisoners, who make false statements and false oaths, and those who do any other things against the right teaching,

for this is right and acceptable before God our Saviour,

who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time.

But clothed with good works, as is right for women who are living in the fear of God.

In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.

Stedfast is the word: If any one the oversight doth long for, a right work he desireth;

These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

But, for fear I may be hindered, I now write, so that you may have rules to guide you in dealing with God's household. For this is what the Church of the ever-living God is, and it is the pillar and foundation-stone of the truth.

If you keep these things before the minds of the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, trained in the words of the faith and of the right teaching which has been your guide:

and if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to their own house to show piety, and to give back a recompense to the parents, for this is right and acceptable before God.

Whereas, she that runneth riot, while living, is, dead:

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

For the Writings say, It is not right to keep the ox from taking the grain when he is crushing it. And, The worker has a right to his reward.

Some men's sins are perfectly evident, and lead them right on to judgment, but there are others whose sins only dog their steps.

in like manner also the right works are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise are not able to be hid.

themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil:

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But as for you, O man of God, flee from these things; aim at and pursue righteousness [true goodness, moral conformity to the character of God], godliness [the fear of God], faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.

be striving the good strife of the faith, be laying hold on the life age-during, to which also thou wast called, and didst profess the right profession before many witnesses.

I charge thee, before God, who is making all things alive, and of Christ Jesus, who did testify before Pontius Pilate the right profession,

Which at the right time he will make clear, who is the eternal and only Ruler, King of kings, and Lord of lords;

treasuring up to themselves a right foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life age-during.

It is right for the worker in the fields to be the first to take of the fruit.

Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

For it is not right for the Lord's servant to make trouble, but he is to be gentle to all, ready in teaching, putting up with wrong,

in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of the truth,

incapable of affection, merciless, slanderous, wanting in self-control, brutal, careless of the right,

Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for convincing, for correction of error, and for instruction in right doing;

In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and longed for and welcomed His appearing.

I write in hope of life eternal which God who never lies, promised before times eternal,

At the right time he revealed his message through the proclamation that was entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest go on to set right what remained unordered, and establish elders in each city, as I had ordered thee:

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,

Keeping to the true word of the teaching, so that he may be able to give comfort by right teaching and overcome the arguments of the doubters.

By whom some families have been completely overturned; who take money for teaching things which are not right; these will have to be stopped.

This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,

But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].

that the elder women in like manner be in deportment as becoming those who have to say to sacred things, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of what is right;

that they should teach what is right, so as to train the younger women to love their husbands and children,

and above all make your own life a pattern of right conduct, having in your teaching no taint of insincerity, but a serious tone,

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

He gave himself for us, to free us from all wickedness and purify for himself a people of his own, eager to do right.

On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.

Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,

[This was] so that, being made right with God by His unearned favor, we could have the hope of [possessing our] inheritance of never ending life [in heaven].

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned.

praying as I do, that their participation in your faith may result in others fully recognizing all the right affection that is in us toward Christ.

For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

I Paul write it with mine own hand, I will repay it: that I say not unto thee that thou owest to me even thine own self besides.

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

But of the Son he says, Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; and the rod of your kingdom is a rod of righteousness.

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong, therefore God, your God [i.e., the Father], has placed you above your companions when He anointed you [i.e., specially chose you] with the oil of joy [i.e., your selection as king was a joyous occasion]."

But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

Because it was right for him, for whom and through whom all things have being, in guiding his sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation complete through pain.

Whence it was right for him to be in all respects made like to his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful highpriest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

And it was right for this man to have more honour than Moses, even as the builder of a house has more honour than the house.

On the other hand, we read in that passage-- ' They shall never enter upon my Rest.'