But, brothers, if I were still preaching [that a person had] to be circumcised, why am I being persecuted? [Note: Paul's argument seems to be "I must not be preaching circumcision since I am being persecuted by those who believe in it"]. [If I preached that a person had to be circumcised] then my preaching that Christ died on the cross would not be such an offense [to those who believe in it].

I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Those who want to make a good impression in public [before the Jews] try to compel you to be circumcised, just so they will escape being persecuted for [faithfulness to] the cross of Christ.

For these very men do not really keep the Law of Moses, but they would have you receive circumcision in order that they may glory in *your* bodies.

But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;

so that we would praise his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One.

so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory.

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of him,

not of works, that no one would boast.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Wherefore I desire that ye would not be discouraged at my afflictions on your account, which is your glory.

which is father over all that is called father in heaven and in earth, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory,

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

and that the Messiah would make his home in your hearts through faith. Then, having been rooted and grounded in love,

The one who went down is the same one who went up above all the heavens so that all things would be fulfilled.

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed like waves and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, or by clever strategies that would lead us astray.

But immorality or any form of vice or greed must not be so much as mentioned among you; that would not be becoming in God's people.

Wives, you should submit to your own husbands, as you would to the Lord.

that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.

Slaves, you should obey those who are your earthly masters, out of reverence and eagerness to please them, with a sincere heart, as you would [obey] Christ.

Render your service wholeheartedly, as you would to the Lord, and not [just] to people,

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.

Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer.

So, I am in a dilemma between the two choices. [On the one hand] I have the desire to depart [from this life] and be with Christ [in heaven], which would be far better.

So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

For I have no one but him to send--no one of kindred spirit who would take the same genuine interest in your welfare.

For indeed he was sick, coming near to death, but God had mercy on him and not [on] him only, but also [on] me, so that I would not have grief upon grief.

and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which would be on the principle of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God through faith,

I would know him in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, with my nature transformed to die as he died,

Let us therefore, as many as would be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

I am suffering now on your behalf, but I rejoice in that; I would make up the full sum of all that Christ has to suffer in my person on behalf of the church, his Body;

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

You fathers [Note: By implication, this would include both parents] should not stir up your children [i.e., irritate or exasperate them], so that they do not become discouraged.

Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.

Seeing that we were thus drawn affectionately towards you, it would have been a joy to us to have imparted to you not only God's Good News, but to have given our very lives also, because you had become very dear to us.

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

For they would prevent us from speaking to the Gentiles with a view to their Salvation, and thus are always 'filling up the measure of their iniquity.' But the Wrath of God has come upon them to the full!

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

[so that] no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For [you] yourselves know that we are appointed for this,

For in fact when we were with you, we were telling you in advance that we would suffer affliction, and so it has happened, as you well know.

For this cause I also, when I couldn't stand it any longer, sent that I might know your faith, for fear that by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor would have been in vain.

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

But you, brothers, are not in the dark, for this day to overtake you like a thief.

and come to be glorified by his saints, and to be the object of admiration to all who believed, that the testimony we gave you, would be justified in that day.

Wherefore also 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:

you would not by any pretended revelation, by any discourse or epistle ascrib'd to us, be immediately perplex'd in your minds, or under any concern for the approach of the day of the Lord.

and with every unrighteous deception against those who are perishing, in place of which they did not accept the love of the truth, so that they would be saved.

And this is the reason that God sends them a strong delusion [to influence them]: It is so that they would believe the lie,

In order that should be judged who would not believe in the truth, but were well-pleased with the unrighteousness.

With this purpose in mind, he called you through our proclamation of the gospel so that you would obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.

we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

And yet do not consider him to be an enemy, but warn him as [you would] a [Christian] brother.

because they would be doctors of the scripture, and yet understand not what they speak, neither whereof they affirm.

Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example or pattern for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered over to Satan [Note: This probably refers to withdrawing fellowship from them. See I Cor. 5:1-5], so that they would learn not to speak against God [anymore].

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

So then I would have the men everywhere pray, lifting to God holy hands which are unstained with anger or strife;

and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes,

This is a trustworthy saying: The one who would an elder be, a noble task desires he.

Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,

[to] older women as [you would to] mothers; [to] the younger women as [you would to] your sisters, in a [morally] pure way.

So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.

Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone's sins].

When I recall the tears you shed when we parted, I long by night and day to see you again. That would fill me with joy,

That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].

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

With gentleness he must correct his opponents, for God might grant them repentance that would lead them to a full knowledge of the truth,

Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

But you should continue [to believe and practice] what you have learned and been convinced of, knowing those from whom you learned it. [Note: These persons would include Lois and Eunice (See 1:5), as well as Paul himself].

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.

Hence, although in Christ I would feel quite free to order you to do your duty,

I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love -- I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus --

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,

So if you consider me a partner, welcome and accept him as you would me.

Yea, brother, I would have profit of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in Christ.

Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God's grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone.

For it was becoming in him - For the sake of whom are the all things, and by means of whom are the all things, - when, many sons, unto glory, he would lead, The Princely Leader of their salvation, through sufferings, to make perfect.

And Moses [was] faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony to the things that would be spoken,

Wherefore, - according as saith the Holy Spirit - To-day, if, unto his voice ye would hearken, do not

Therefore I grew exasperated with that generation, I said, 'They are always astray in their heart': They would not learn my ways;

So in my anger I swore a solemn oath that they would never enter my rest."

while it is said,

“Today [while there is still opportunity] if you hear His voice,
Do not harden your heart, as when they provoked Me [in the rebellion in the desert at Meribah].”

And to whom did he swear [they would] not enter into his rest, except those who were disobedient?