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

Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,

For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time.

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart is at hand.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

You know that such a person is twisted by sin and is conscious of it himself.

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.

For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant.

And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham.

but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.

For a will takes effect only at death, since it carries no force while the one who made it is alive.