For to this end also did I write, that I might have proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.

for unto this day the same veil remaineth unremoved in the reading of the old testament, which veil is taken away in Christ.

But to this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.

Therefore having received this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we are not disheartened:

among whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, so that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, doth not shine unto them:

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power might be evidently of God, and not of us:

And therefore whilst we are in this tabernacle we groan, being very desirous to be covered with our house which is from heaven: since though unclothed of this body,

For we who are in this tabernacle do groan, being burthened; wherefore we desire, not to be wholly unclothed, but to put on immortality, that the mortal part may be swallowed up in life.

For the love of Christ constraineth us, being fully persuaded of this, that if One died for all, then were all dead.

I speak not this to condemn you: for I said before that ye are so much in our hearts that we could live and die with you.

For behold this very thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly manner, what diligence it wrought in you! yea, what apology, what indignation, what fear, what earnest desire, what zeal, what revenge! by all which ye have shewn yourselves to be clear in the affair.

And this they did not merely as we hoped, but first gave themselves unto the Lord, and to us by the will of God.

Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you.

And as ye abound in every other grace, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, that ye may abound in this grace also.

And herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago.

but by an equality, that your abundance may at this time be a supply to their want; and their abundance may be the like to your want, if need be: that there may be an equality:

(and not only so, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us with this grace, which is administered by us for the glory of the same Lord, and to shew your readiness of mind:)

hereby taking care that no one might blame us in the disposal of this large sum which is administered by us:

But I have sent the brethren, that our boasting of you might not become vain in this respect, but that ye might be ready, as I had said:

least if the Macedonians should come with me, and find you unprepared, we should be ashamed (not to say you also) in this confident boasting.

But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall also reap bountifully.

For the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also, through many thanksgivings, to the glory of God.

(While from the experience of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and the liberality of your communication to them, and to all men.)

Do ye look at things according to the outward appearance? If any one is confident in himself that he is Christ's, let him consider this again of himself, that as he is Christ's, so we also are Christ's.

But let such a one know this, that as we are in word by letters, when absent, such also shall we be in fact when present.

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast shall not be taken from me in the regions of Achaia.

What I speak I speak not as from the Lord, but as in weakness, in this confidence of boasting.

For this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

For what is it that ye were inferior in to the rest of the churches, unless it be that I myself was not burdensome to you?--- Forgive me this injury.

This, I say, is the third time I am coming to you: and at the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

For we rejoice when we exert not our power, and when ye are strong: as this is what we wish, even your perfection.

This only would I learn of you, Did ye receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

This then I say, that the law, which was given four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul the covenant, which was so long before confirmed by God unto Christ, to make void the promise.

Which things are figurative; for these persons are emblems of the two covenants, the one from mount Sinai, bringing forth children unto bondage, which is Hagar: for this name Hagar,

This persuasion came not from him that called you: but a little leaven leaveneth the whole mass.

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only abuse not this liberty for an occasion to indulge the flesh, but by mutual love serve one another.

For all the law is fulfilled in one precept, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

And as many as shall walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be on them, even upon all the Israel of God.

far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

in which ye formerly walked after the manner of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that still operates in the children of disobedience:

For by grace ye are saved, through faith: and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not by works, that no one may boast:

For this cause I Paul am the prisoner of Jesus Christ for the sake of you Gentiles:

On me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace bestowed, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Now this expression "He ascended" what does it mean, but that He descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

This I say therefore, and charge you in the name of the Lord, that ye no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk,

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.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

This mystery is great: but I speak concerning Christ and the Church.

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

For our conflict is not with flesh and blood only, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world and of the darkness of this age, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.

for this very end, that ye might know our concerns, and that he may comfort your hearts.

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.

As it is just for me to think this of you all, because ye have me in your heart, both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, being all of you partakers of the same grace with me.

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

What then? yet every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached: and in this I rejoice, yea and I will rejoice;

for I know that this shall turn to my safety through your prayer, and the aid of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain: and if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor:

And as I am confident of this, I know that I shall abide and shall continue with you all, for your improvement and the joy of your faith:

and are in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is a demonstration of ruin to them, but to you of salvation, and this from God.

Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, attend to this: and if in any thing ye think differently, God will reveal this also unto you.

For this cause we also, from the day that we heard it, cease not to pray for you, and to request that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding:

to whom God would make known the rich glory of this mystery, among the gentiles; which is this, that Christ is in you the hope of glory:

And this I say, least any one should deceive you with fine speeches.

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

whom I have sent to you for this purpose also that he may know your affairs, and comfort your hearts;

And when this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; that ye may also read that from Laodicea.

For this also we thank God continually, that when ye received the word of God, which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which also worketh effectually in you that believe.

For this cause being able to wait no longer, I sent to know the state of your faith, least the tempter should have tempted you, and our labor have been in vain.

by this we were comforted in you, my brethren, under all our affliction and distress, because of your faith:

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification: that ye should abstain from fornication,

For this we tell you in the word of the Lord, that we who shall be living and remain to the coming of the Lord, shall not be before those that are asleep.

In every circumstance be thankful; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

I adjure you by the Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

Wherefore we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

And for this cause God will send upon them the efficacy of error, so that they shall themselves believe the lie:

For when we were with you, we gave you this charge, if any will not work, neither let him eat.

by this epistle, mark such a one, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.

knowing this, that a law does not lie against a righteous person, but against the lawless and unruly, the impious and wicked, the unholy and profane,

But for this end I obtained mercy, that in me a chief sinner Jesus Christ might display his long-suffering, for an example to those who should afterwards believe on Him to eternal life.

This charge I commit to thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which before came on thee, that by them thou mightest war a good warfare,

This then I exhort thee first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings he made for all men;

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:

this is a certain truth and worthy of all acceptance.

For to this end we both labour and suffer reproach, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

Take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou wilt both save thyself and those that hear thee.

But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let these learn first to shew piety at home, and to make suitable returns to their parents: for this is becoming, and acceptable in the sight of God.

that thou keep this commandment, unspotted and blameless, till the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good,

No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.

However, the foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

But this know, that in the last days there will be difficult times;

through love of this world, and is gone to Thessalonica; as is Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia: Luke only is with me.

For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest set in order what remained, and ordain elders in every city as I directed thee:

This testimony is true: for which cause rebuke them sharply, that they may be found in the faith;

teaching us that denying ungodliness, and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in this present world;

This is a word which ought to believed and observed, and concerning these things I would have thee stedfastly affirm, that they who have believed in God be careful to excel in good works: for these things are good and profitable to men.

Yea, my brother, let me enjoy this satisfaction from thee in the Lord: and thus refresh my bowels in the Lord.

For to which of the angels did He ever say, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?" and again, "I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to me a Son?"

For this reason we ought the more earnestly to attend to what we have heard, least by any means we should be found deficient.