For there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.

What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? No, I will not.

and those parts of the body which we think less honorable we treat with the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty,

And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then those having gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and those speaking in various kinds of tongues.

Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then, at his coming, those who belong to him.

Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are people baptized for them?

As was the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven.

And when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I had confidence in all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.

For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing,

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

We are not again commending ourselves to you, but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you may have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.

And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

For we do not dare to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But when they measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding.

And what I am doing, I will also continue to do, in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things of which they boast.

Did I take advantage of you through any of those whom I sent to you?

I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will have to mourn over many of those who sinned before and have not repented of the impurity, immorality, and lewdness which they have practiced.

I warned those who sinned in the past and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present the second time, that if I come again I will not spare them

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus.

I went up because of a revelation; and I set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who were of reputation, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain.

And from those who were reputed to be something (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)those, I say, who were of repute added nothing to me;

Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham.

So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the man of faith.

But the Scripture has bound everyone under sin, so that that what was promised by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.

I wish that those who are troubling you would mutilate themselves!

envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Those who want to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh.

who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, until the redemption of those who are God's possessionto the praise of his glory.

And he came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building others up according to the need of the moment, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;

For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.

Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those mutilators of the body.

Let those of us who are mature have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you.

Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who live according to the pattern you have in us.

All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

For I want you to know how greatly I strive for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not seen my face in the flesh,

Slaves, in everything obey those who are your masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

I testify for him that he has worked hard for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

But we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

But we ask you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

and with all the deception of wickedness for those who are to perish, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers

But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

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

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them, and let not the church be burdened, so that it may assist those who are real widows.

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also may be fearful of sinning.

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but they must serve them all the better, because those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.

Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."

Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

For among them are those who make their way into households and capture weak women, weighed down with sins and swayed by various impulses,

But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men.

he must hold firm to the sure word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to refute those who contradict it.

For there are many rebellious men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision.

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are corrupted and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their minds and consciences are corrupted.

This is a trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for men.

All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to serve for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him,

For both he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.

For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?

And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness?

And to whom did he swear that they would never enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient?

For we also have had the good news preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.

Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had the good news preached to them failed to enter because of disobedience,

He can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is beset with weakness.

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their sense trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.

For it is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit,

For land which drinks the rain that often falls upon it, and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God.

so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these also are descended from Abraham.

Those who formerly became priests took their office without an oath, but he became a priest with an oath through the One who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.'"

Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

He does not need, like those high priests, to offer up daily sacrifices, first for his own sins and then for the sins of the people, because he did this once for all when he offered up himself.

This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and I will write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh,