For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

But a married man is concerned about the things of the world, how to please his wife,

And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.

Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.

for the earth and its abundance are the Lord’s.

Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,

But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.

To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.

On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,

Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?

And if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will go with me.

so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

Now we have such confidence in God through Christ.

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

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

I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to the promise.

But he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father.

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.