This punishment on such an individual by the majority is enough for him,

I do not want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters,

to whom be glory forever and ever! Amen.

But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord’s brother.

They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles –

This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

May glory be given to God our Father forever and ever. Amen.

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

these are only the shadow of the things to come, but the reality is Christ!

We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

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

The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,