Our affection for you is not restricted, but you are restricted in your affections for us.

And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.

Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too.

And I testify again to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation!

And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and he gave him to the church as head over all things.

and to reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by which the hostility has been killed.

you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,

For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,

For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.

I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Reject a divisive person after one or two warnings.