how much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be?

As a result, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide to you.

And what agreement does Christ have with Beliar? Or what does a believer share in common with an unbeliever?

For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

to whom be glory forever and ever! Amen.

But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.

Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving.

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.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

for you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.