Those who have Christian masters must not pay them less respect because they are brothers; they must serve them all the better, because those who get the benefit of their service are believers and so are dear to them. These are the things that you must continue to teach and urge them to do.

for because we have brought nothing into the world, we are not able to carry any thing out;

For the love of money is a root of all evil, by which some, [because they] desire [it], have gone astray from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.

I thank God, whom I worship, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as I ceaselessly remember you in my prayers. Because I remember the tears you shed for me, I am always longing night and day

Because of which reason I remind thee to rekindle the gift of God that is in thee through the laying on of my hands.

for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],

Because of which reason I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to preserve my consignment for that day.

May the Lord show mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often cheered me and was not ashamed of the chains I wore.

No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.

Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained.

Because of this I endure all things because of the chosen, so that they also may experience salvation in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Do your best to present yourself as a worker who is approved by God [and] does not have to be ashamed, [because you are] accurately handling [i.e., explaining] the message of truth.

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

But avoid foolish and uninformed controversies, [because you] know that they produce quarrels.

with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth.

But they will not advance any farther [in their sin] because their foolish ways will become obvious to everyone, just as those of Jannes and Jambres were.

Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].

But you, on your part, must continue to abide by what you have learned and been led to rely upon, because you know from whom you learned it

and because from a babe the Holy Writings thou hast known, which are able to make thee wise -- to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus;

For a time will come when they will not listen to wholesome teaching, but to gratify their own evil desires will surround themselves with teachers who teach to gratify their own evil desires, because their ears are itching so to be tickled,

for Demas has forsaken me because he loved the present world, and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia;

only Luke is with me. take Mark and bring him with you; because he will be useful to me in the ministry.

Watch out for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.

Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left behind in Miletus [because he] was sick.

Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.

whose mouths must be stopped, which pervert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, because of filthy lucre.

This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny [him], [because they] are detestable and disobedient, and unfit for every good deed.

Let the instruction that you give be sound and above reproach, so that our opponents may be ashamed because they find no evil things to say about us.

He saved us, not because of any deeds that we had done in righteousness, But because of his own pity for us. He saved us by that washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis [Note: Since there were several places by this name, its exact location is unknown], because I plan to spend the winter there.

because I continue to hear of the love and faith you have in the Lord Jesus and all His people,

Yes, I have felt great joy and encouragement over your love, because the hearts of God's people have been refreshed by you, my brother.

because of love I rather beseech, being such as aged Paul, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

But I do not wish to do anything without your consent, because I want your generosity to be voluntary and not, as it were, compulsory.

For perhaps because of this he departed for an hour, so that thou might receive him back forever,

Come my brother, let me have joy in the Lord because of you! Refresh my heart in Christ!

I write you in perfect confidence in your compliance with my wish, because I am sure that you will do even more than I ask.

And another thing: Prepare a place for me to stay, because I hope that through [an answer to] your prayers I will be returned to you. [Note: Paul was hoping to be released from imprisonment to visit Philemon at Colosse].

Thou have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. Because of this, God, thy God, anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.

are they not all spirits of service -- for ministration being sent forth because of those about to inherit salvation?

Because of this we ought to give more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest we might slip away.

Because if the word which came through the angels was fixed, and in the past every evil act against God's orders was given its full punishment;

how can we escape, if we pay no attention at all to a salvation that is so great? This is so because it was first proclaimed by the Lord Himself, and then it was proved to us to be valid by the very men who heard Him themselves,

but we do see Jesus, who was made inferior to the angels for a little while, crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by God's favor He might experience death for every human being.

For it was fitting for him, through whom are all things, and because of whom are all things, having brought many sons to glory, to make the pathfinder of their salvation fully perfect through sufferings.

For both he who sanctifies and those being sanctified are all of one, because of which reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers,

And because the children are flesh and blood, he took a body himself and became like them; so that by his death he might put an end to him who had the power of death, that is to say, the Evil One;

and set at liberty those who all their lifetime had been subject to slavery because of their dread of death.

Because of this it was necessary for him to be made like his brothers in every way, so that he might be a high priest full of mercy and keeping faith in everything to do with God, making offerings for the sins of the people.

Because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted, He is able to help and provide immediate assistance to those who are being tempted and exposed to suffering.

Because of which, holy brothers, companions of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our affirmation, Jesus Christ,

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

Where your forefathers found I stood their test, because they saw my works for forty years,

because we are the Messiah's partners only if we hold on to our original confidence to the end.

And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.

For we have had the good news told to us as well as they, but the message heard did them no good, because they were not by faith made one with those who heeded it.

Since therefore it remains for some to enter into it, and those who formerly had good-news did not enter because of disobedience,

entered not in because of unbelief, He again, after so long a time, fixeth a certain day, saying by David, To-day; as it was said before, To day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

because the one who enters God's rest has himself rested from his own actions, just as God did from his.

Because of this, let us have a strong desire to come into that rest, and let no one go after the example of those who went against God's orders.

Therefore, [because we] have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.

He is able to have feeling for those who have no knowledge and for those who are wandering from the true way, because he himself is feeble;

And because of this he is obligated, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

Who, in the days of his flesh, having offered up both prayers and supplications with strong shouting and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence,

and because He was perfectly qualified for it He became the author of endless salvation for all who obey Him,

Concerning him I have much to say, and much that is hard to make clear to you, because you have grown dull of hearing.

For also men who ought to be teachers because of the time, ye have need again for some man to teach you the rudiments of the beginning of the oracles of God, and have become men who have need of milk, and not of solid food.

For everyone who partakes of milk [is] unacquainted with the message of righteousness, because he is an infant.

and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.

And we will do so [i.e., go on to more advanced teaching] if God allows us to. For it is impossible to get people who have [completely] fallen away [from God] to repent again, because they [continue to] crucify for themselves God's Son all over again, and hold Him up to contempt.

And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him.

For earth, that is drinking in the rain many times coming upon it, and is bringing forth herbs fit for those because of whom also it is dressed, doth partake of blessing from God,

So that you may not be slow in heart, but may take as your example those to whom God has given their heritage, because of their faith and their long waiting.

For when God made his oath to Abraham, because there was no greater oath, he made it by himself,

And so he obtained what he had been promised, because he patiently waited for it.

I am referring to the oath because men swear by what is greater than themselves, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Therefore, because God wanted to make the strongest demonstration of the unchangeable character of His purpose, He interposed with an oath,

where Jesus, the forerunner for us, entered, [because he] became a high priest {forever} according to the order of Melchizedek.

Because he was still in his father's body when Melchizedek came to him.

Because if the priests are changed, it is necessary to make a change in the law.

Because it is clear that our Lord comes out of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests from that tribe.

And it is still far more evident, because another priest is raised up, after the likeness of Melchidek, Who was made not after the law of a carnal commandment,

For indeed there becomes an annulment of a preceding commandment because of its weakness and uselessness

(Because the law made nothing complete), and in its place there is a better hope, through which we come near to God.

mightier because it was not promised apart from an oath.

but he with an oath, because of him who says to him, The Lord swore and will not change his mind, Thou are a priest into the age according to the order of Melchizedek.

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

And of course those who have become priests are more, because of being prevented to continue by death,

but he, because of his remaining into the age, has the priesthood unchangeable.

Therefore, because He Himself lives always to intercede for them always, He is able to save completely any and all who come to God through Him.

For Jesus was a very suitable head priest for us [i.e., He meets our needs very well], because He was holy, innocent, without [moral] corruption, separated from sinners and [exalted] above the heavens.

Who has no need to make offerings for sins every day, like those high priests, first for himself, and then for the people; because he did this once and for ever when he made an offering of himself.

However, if He were still on earth, He would not be a priest at all, because there are those who officiate in accordance with the law in offering the gifts;

But, as the case with Him now stands, He has entered upon a priestly service as much superior to theirs as the covenant of which He is the Mediator is superior to theirs, superior because it has been enacted upon superior promises.

For, because He was dissatisfied with His people, He said: "'See; the time is coming,' says the Lord, 'When I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah,

Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by my hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt. Because they did not continue in my covenant, and I disregarded them, says Lord.

Because this is the covenant that I will ordain with the house of Israel after those days, says Lord, giving my laws into their mind, and I will write them on their hearts. And I will be to them for a God, and they will be to me fo

And they will, no, not teach each man his fellow citizen, and each man his brother, saying, Know the Lord, because all will know me, from their small as far as their great.