so they too have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy.

It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

Every day I am in danger of death! This is as sure as my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.

I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.

I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.

So Jesus replied, “My time has not yet arrived, but you are ready at any opportunity!

Therefore I urge you to take some food, for this is important for your survival. For not one of you will lose a hair from his head.”

For those who are circumcised do not obey the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your flesh.

Remember what I told you, ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours too.