holding forth the word of life, for an occasion of glorying to me at the day of Christ, that I ran not in vain, neither labored in vain.

for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns.

But for Christ's sake I have counted all that was gain to me as loss.

Brothers, take me as your example, and take note of those who are walking after the example we have given.

It was a matter of great joy to me, as one in union with the Lord, that at length your interest in me had revived. The interest indeed you had, but not the opportunity.

But you did me a kindness to share my sorrow with me.

Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.

for even in Thessalonica you sent me a gift once and again for my needs.

and pray for me as well, that God may give me an opening for the word, to speak of the open secret of Christ for which I am in custody.

And Jesus, he that is called Justus, - they being of the circumcision; these only, are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men who have been, unto me, a comfort.

Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.

But when Timotheus reached me a moment ago, on his return from you, bringing me the good news of your faith and love and of how you always remember me kindly, longing to see me as I long to see you,

and give to you, who are now troubled, rest, along with me at the unveiling "apocalypse" of the Lord Jesus from heaven, with his mighty angels,

howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.

So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],

Keep before you, as an example of sound teaching, all that you learnt from me as you listened with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Suffer hardship with me , as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Hurry up and come to me as soon [as possible],

The cloke which I left behind me at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest bring, and the books, especially the parchments.

Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!

Erastus stayed in Corinth; Trophimus I left behind me at Miletus, ill.

but he has in his own times manifested his word by preaching, which was committed to me ac cording to the commandment of God our Savior;

For this purpose I left thee behind me at Crete, that thou mightest direct the regulations which remained to be executed, and that thou shouldest appoint presbyters in every city, as I charged thee to do:

When I send Artemas or [perhaps] Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

All who are with me wish to be remembered to you. Remember me to all who love me as Christians. Spiritual blessing be with you all.

Once he was of little service to you, but now he has become of great service, not only to you, but to me as well;

Whom I would gladly have kept with me, that he might have ministered unto me as thou wouldst have done, in the bonds of the gospel.

If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.

and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, 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?

Do not harden your hearts as when they provoked Me,
As in the day of trial in the wilderness,

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

And everyone will not [have to] teach his neighbor or his brother [anymore], telling them to 'Know the Lord,' because all of them will know me [as their Lord], from the least [important] ones to the most important ones.

Wherefore coming into the world he says, Sacrifice and offering thou willedst not; but thou hast prepared me a body.

so that we do boldly say, 'The Lord is to me a helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.'

And it seems right to me, as long as I am in this tent of flesh, to keep your minds awake by working on your memory;

I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

and heard behind me a great voice as of a trumpet, Saying, what thou seest, write in a book and send to the seven churches, to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.

Yet I have this against you--that you no longer love Me as you did at first.

And one of the elders answered, saying to me, As for those who are clothed with white apparel, who are they, and whence do they come?

So, I took the little book from the angel's hand and ate it. And [sure enough], it was sweet as honey to my taste, but after eating it, it gave me a sour stomach.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.

He that overcometh, shall inherit these things, - And I will be, to him, a God, and, he, shall be, to me, a son;

And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.