There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory.

So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

The first man is of the earth, made of dust. The second man is from heaven.

If any man does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Come, Lord.

You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men;

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.

Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.

We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

not boasting beyond proper limits in other men's labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles.

For you bear with a man, if he brings you into bondage, if he devours you, if he takes you captive, if he exalts himself, if he strikes you on the face.

I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I do not know, or whether out of the body, I do not know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.

I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I do not know; God knows),

how he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me, or hears from me.

Paul, an apostle (not from men, neither through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead),

As we have said before, so I now say again: if any man preaches to you a "good news" other than that which you received, let him be cursed.

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

But I make known to you, brothers, concerning the Good News which was preached by me, that it is not according to man.

For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ.

But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God does not show partiality to man)?they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,

yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law, because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law.

Now that no man is justified by the law before God is evident, for, "The righteous will live by faith."

The law is not of faith, but, "The man who does them will live by them."

Brothers, speaking of human terms, though it is only a man's covenant, yet when it has been confirmed, no one makes it void, or adds to it.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Yes, I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also are not tempted.

For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

For each man will bear his own burden.

Do not be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

having abolished in the flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace;

which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

and to make all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things;

that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."

until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;

that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;

and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.

Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.

For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ also does the church;

"For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh."

not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has confidence in the flesh, I yet more:

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is near.

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;

Be careful that you do not let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

Let no man therefore judge you in eating, or in drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day,

(all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men?

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,

and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, men who have been a comfort to me.

and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

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

who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and did not please God, and are contrary to all men;

and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,

Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you.

Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not be, unless the departure comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,

and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for not all have faith.

If any man does not obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,

as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers,

for the sexually immoral, for men who have sexual relations with men, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, be made for all men:

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;

(but if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

For to this end we both labor and strive, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.

Some men's sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later.

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,