For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,

At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.

I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me.

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

But if I build up again those things I once destroyed, I demonstrate that I am one who breaks God’s law.

so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

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

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

For this reason I kneel before the Father,

For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had,

So I hope to send him as soon as I know more about my situation,

So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ.

I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.

You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.

And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.

in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.