So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.

But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; then when Christ comes, those who belong to him.

Every day I am in danger of death! This is as sure as my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Fool! What you sow will not come to life unless it dies.

because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents.

also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,

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

But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

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

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

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

This mystery is great – but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.