But I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood are not able to inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

For it behooves this corruptible to put on incorruption, and this mortal to put on immortality.

But when this corruptible may put on incorruption, and this mortal may put on immorality, then shall the word which has been written be fulfilled, Death is swallowed up in victory.

For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and purity of God, not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have sojourned in the world, and especially towards you.

And in this confidence I wished to come unto you sooner, that you may have a second grace;

Then wishing this, whether did I use lightness of purpose? or the things which I counsel, do I counsel according to the flesh, in order that it may be with me yes yes and no no?

But I determined this to myself, not again to come unto you in sorrow.

And I wrote this same thing, in order that, having come, I may not have grief over those from whom it behooves me to rejoice; and having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

This punishment which for many to such a one is sufficient;

for unto this also I wrote, in order that I may know your approval, if you are obedient in all things.

For indeed that which was glorious, has ceased to be glorious in this respect on account of the transcendent glory.

But their minds were darkened. For until this day the same veil remains in the reading of the old covenant, remains, not lifted; because it is done away in Christ;

but until this day when Moses is read, the veil lies upon their heart:

Therefore having this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;

in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who believe not, in order that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, may not shine on them.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us;

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle may be taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

For in this we groan, longing to be invested with our house which is from heaven:

For indeed being in this tabernacle we groan, being burdened; not that we wish to be divested, but invested, that mortality may be swallowed up of life.

But the one having wrought us out unto this same thing is God, the one having given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

For the love of Christ constrains us; having judged this, that one died for all; then were all dead;

But as I speak to children, you indeed receive this reward.

For behold, how great enthusiasm, yes, how great apology, yes, how great clearing up, yes, how great fear, yes, how great longing, yes, how great zeal, yes, how great avenging, this same godly sorrow did work in you! In everything you have established yourselves to be pure in the matter.

that we should exhort Titus, that as he formerly began it, he may indeed also complete this grace unto you.

But as in every thing you abound, in faith, and in word, and knowledge, and in all zeal, and in divine love from you in us, that you may also abound in this philanthropy.

And herein I give my judgement: for this is profitable to you, who not only began to do, but to be anxious, a year ago:

For it is not that there may be relief to others, affliction to you, but that it may be according to equality: at this time your abundance may correspond to their deficiency,

But thanks be unto God, who gives this same enthusiasm in your behalf in the heart of Titus;

not only so, but having been elected by the churches our traveling companion with this philanthropy, administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and your promptitude:

and avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this benefaction administered by us:

But I sent the brethren, in order that our boasting which is in your behalf may not be in vain in this region; in order that, as I was saying, your were ready:

lest perhaps, if the Macedonians may come with me, and find you unprepared, we may be put to shame, in this confidence, (that we may say not, you).

But it is this, he that soweth sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall also reap bountifully.

Because the ministry of this free-will offering is not only supplying the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding through much thanksgiving to God;

through the approval of this ministry, glorifying God in the submission of your testimony to the gospel of Christ, and the purity of your fellowship unto them and unto all;

Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If any has trusted to himself that he belongs to Christ, let him again consider this in reference to himself, that as he belongs to Christ, so do we also.

Let such a one consider this, that, such as we are in word by our letters while absent, such we really are in work being present.

The truth of Christ is in me, that this glorying shall not cease unto me in the regions of Achaia.

What I say, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as it were in folly, in this confidence of glorying.

Three times I called on the Lord concerning this, that it may depart from me.

For what is that in which you are inferior to other churches, except that I did not burden you? forgive me this wrong.

This the third time I am coming to you: in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.

For we rejoice when we may be weak, and you may be strong: we are praying for even this, your perfection.

I only wish to learn this from you, Did you receive the Spirit by works of law, or by hearing of faith?

And I say this; The law which was given after four hundred and thirty years, does not disannul the covenant which had been before confirmed of God, so as to make the promise of none effect.

For the whole law has been fulfilled in one word, in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor with divine love as thyself.

And so many as shall walk by this rule, peace and mercy be unto them, and unto the Israel of God.

above all government, and authority, and power, and lordship, and every name named, not only in this age, but in the age to come:

in which at one time you walked about according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit which is now working in the sons of disobedience;

Therefore I say this, and witness in the Lord, that you no longer walk about as the Gentiles also walk about in the vanity of their mind,

for you are knowing this, that no fornicator, or unclean person, or covetous, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

on account of this a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife: and they two shall be one flesh.

This is a great mystery: but I speak in reference to Christ and the church.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

knowing that if each one may do good, he will receive this with the Lord, whether bond or free.

because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies.

praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,

whom I sent to you unto this same thing, in order that you may know the affairs concerning us, and he may comfort your hearts.

having confidence as to this same thing, that the one having begun a good work in you will perfect it unto the day of Jesus Christ:

And I pray this, that your divine love may yet more and more abound in perfect knowledge and all understanding;

For what is it? moreover that in every place, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and I rejoice in this, yes, and I will rejoice.

For I know that this will turn out to me unto salvation, through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

But if to live in the flesh, this shall be to me the fruit of the work, indeed I know not what I shall ask.

But I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; for this is far better:

And having confidence in this, I know that I shall abide with you all, unto your promotion and the joy of your faith;

and not being intimidated in anything by the adversaries: which is to them the manifestation of destruction, but of your salvation, and this is from God;

fill my joy, that you may think the same thing, having the same divine love, being like-minded, thinking this one thing;

but you also rejoice in this same thing, and rejoice along with me.

Therefore let us, so many as are perfect, think the same thing: and if you think otherwise in any respect, God will also reveal this to you:

to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, who is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

I say this in order that no one may deceive you with a persuasive speech.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

whom I sent unto you for this same thing, in order that you may know the things concerning us, and he may comfort your hearts;

And on account of this we also give thanks to God incessantly, because, receiving the word of God from us by hearing, you received it not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, who indeed works in you who believe.

that no one should be shaken in these tribulations. For you know that for this we are appointed.

For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you abstain from fornication;

For we speak this to you in the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the Lord, can not anticipate those who are asleep,

in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you.

I adjure you in the name of the Lord, that this epistle shall be read to all the brethren.

And on this account God sends to them the working of delusion, that they should believe a lie:

For indeed when we were with you, we proclaimed this to you, that if any one does not wish to work, let him not eat.

knowing this, that the law is not made for the righteous, but for the unrighteous and disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and the profane, for patricides, matricides and homocides,

but on this account I obtained mercy, in order that Jesus Christ might in me the chief show forth all longsuffering, for an example of those about to believe on him unto eternal life.

This charge I commit unto you, O child Timothy, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war a beautiful warfare in the same;

This is beautiful and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

For unto this we toil and agonize, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

Take heed to yourself and the teaching: continue in these things; for doing this you will indeed save yourself and those who hear you.

But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Charge the rich in this world not to think high things, nor to hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who richly supplies us all things for our enjoyment;

You know this, that all who are in Asia, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes have turned away from me.

On account of this I endure all things for the sake of the elect, in order that they may also have the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

But know this, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

This testimony is true: on account of which cause convict them sharply, in order that they may be sound in the faith,

teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we must live prudently and righteously and holily in this present age;

for on this account he suddenly departed from you for an hour, that you might have him back forever;

If he has wronged you as to anything, or owes you anything, charge this to me.

For to which one of the angels at any time did he say, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? and again, I will be unto him a Father, and he shall be unto me a Son?

Therefore as the Holy Spirit says, This day if you hear his voice,