Now He, that hath wrought us hereunto, is God; who hath also given us the earnest of the Spirit.

For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, that every one may receive for the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it were good or bad.

But all these things are from God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and made us ministers of the reconciliation;

to declare, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing to them their trespasses, and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

For He hath made Him, who knew no sin, to be a sin-offering for us, that in Him we might be made righteous before God.

Be not unsuitably connected with infidels: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? or what communion hath light with darkness?

what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath a believer with an infidel?

and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God: as God hath said, "I will dwell in them, and I will walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."

how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty.

For if there be first a willing mind, any me is accepted according to what he hath, not according to what he hath not.

for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited many.

(as it is written, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness continueth for ever."

For though I should boast yet more of our authority, (which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed:

But we will not glory of things beyond our bounds, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath given to us, a measure to come even unto you.

Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.

O senseless Galatians, who hath so bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth? you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth as crucified.

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, having been made a curse for us: for it is written, "Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:"

Brethren, (I speak after the manner of men,) no one cancelleth or addeth to a covenant which hath been ratified, though it be but the covenant of a man.

But the scripture hath shut up all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

For it is written, Rejoice thou barren, that for a while didst not bear, break forth and cry aloud for joy, thou that didst not travail with child; for many more are the children of the desolate than of her that hath an husband."

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again in the yoke of bondage.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things by Christ;

according as he hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unblameable before Him in love:

to the praise of his glorious grace, whereby He hath made us acceptable in the Beloved:

wherein He hath abounded towards us with the highest wisdom and prudence;

and hath put all things under his feet, and given Him to be head over all things to the church;

And you hath he made alive who were dead in trespasses and sins,

hath made us alive in Christ, even when we were dead in trespasses, (for by grace ye are saved) and hath raised us up together,

For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and removed the wall of partition from between us;

and make all men to see the communication of the mystery, which from the ages past hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ;

Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labour, doing some good with his hands, that he may have something to bestow on him that hath need of it.

even as Christ hath loved us, and given Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet perfume.

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, (who is an idolater,) hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

being confident of this, that He who hath begun a good work in you will continue to perfect it till the day of Jesus Christ.

Wherefore God hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name above every name:

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinks he hath whereof to trust in the flesh, I more:

which is come unto you, even as in all the world, and is fruitful; as it hath been also among you, from the day in which ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth.

giving thanks unto the Father, who hath made us meet for a portion of the inheritance of the saints in light:

who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son:

yet now hath He reconciled in the body of his flesh, through death, to present you holy, and unblameable, and unreproveable in his sight:

if so be ye continue grounded and settled in the faith, and be not moved from the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached throughout the whole creation, of which I Paul am a minister.

and cancelled the obligation we were under by ritual decrees, which was grievous to us, and hath taken it quite away, even nailing it to his cross.

Let no one deprive you of your reward by an affected humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into what he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his carnal mind;

bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if any one has a complaint against any: even as Christ hath forgiven you, so also do ye.

but he that doth unjustly, shall receive for what wrong he hath done; and there is no respect of persons with God:

and charged you, that ye should walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his kingdom and glory.

For God hath not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

He therefore who rejecteth us, rejecteth not man, but God; who hath given us his holy Spirit.

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord; because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth:

to which He hath called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

And may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts,

and enjoining abstinence from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving by those that believe and know the truth.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

who alone hath immortality, dwelling in light inaccessible, whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.

For God hath not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but of vigor, and of love, and of prudence.

who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose, and grace bestowed upon us through Christ Jesus, before the world was,

but now made manifest by the appearance of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light by the gospel: for which I was appointed an herald,

Endeavour to come to me soon: for Demas hath forsaken me,

Of whom do thou also beware: for he hath greatly opposed our doctrine.

and hath in his own times manifested his word, by the preaching, with which I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour:

holding fast the faithful word, according as he hath been taught, that he may be able both to instruct in sound doctrine, and to convince gainsayers.

For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men;

which He hath plentifully shed upon us, through Jesus Christ our Saviour:

If he hath wronged thee in any thing, or is indebted to thee, place it to my accompt:

God, who at sundry times, and various ways, spake of old unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son,

whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.

thou lovest righteousness and hatest iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thine associates."

But to which of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit thou at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?"

For He hath not subjected to angels the world to come, of which we speak.

But one in a certain place hath testified, saying, "What is man that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest Him?

And again, "I will trust in Him:" and again, "Behold, I, and the children which God hath given me."

for as He himself hath suffered, in being tempted, He is able to succour those that are tempted.

For He was accounted worthy of more honor than Moses, as he who hath built it, hath more honor than the house.

for he that is entered into his rest, hath also himself ceased from his works, as God did from his.

(for they indeed are become priests without the solemnity of an oath; but He with an oath, by Him who said unto Him, "The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:")

but He, because He abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not to any other:

who hath no need, as the Levitical high-priests had, daily to offer sacrifices first for his own sins, and then for those of the people: for this He did once for all, in offering up Himself.

a minister of holy things, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord hath raised, and not man.

But now He hath obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which is established upon better promises.

Now by saying, a new covenant, He hath antiquated the first: and what is antiquated, and groweth old, is near it's exit.

But Christ being come an high-priest of the good things to come, hath entered once for all into the holy places, through a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this building,

saying, this is the blood of the covenant, which God hath enjoined you.

(for then He must indeed have suffered often since the foundation of the world) but now once at the conclusion of the ages He hath been made manifest for the abolishing of sin by the sacrifice of himself.

For by one offering He hath perfected for ever those that are sanctified.

the new and living way which He hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say,

(for He is faithful who hath promised) and let us observe each other to the incitement of love and good works:

of how much greater punishment, think ye, shall he be counted worthy, who hath trampled under foot the Son of God, and accounted the blood of the covenant, by which he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and abused the Spirit of grace?

For we know who hath said, "To me belongeth vengeance, I will recompense, saith the Lord:" and again, "The Lord will judge his people."

Cast not away therefore your couragious profession, which hath a great recompence of reward.

For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose maker and founder is God.

But they desire a better, that is, an heavenly one; wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He hath prepared for them a city.

whose voice then shook the earth; but now He hath promised, saying, "Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also the heaven."

Let your conversation be free from covetousness, and be contented with what ye have: for He hath said, I will not leave thee; I will never, never forsake thee.

Happy is the man who sustaineth temptation; for being approved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

who hath of his own will begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first-fruits of his creatures.

Hear, my beloved brethren; hath not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which He hath promised to them that love Him? but ye have slighted the poor.

For he shall have judgement without mercy, that hath not shewn mercy: but mercy triumpheth over judgement.

What is the advantage, my brethren, if any one say that he has faith, and he hath not works, can faith alone save him?