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

But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia – for I will be going through Macedonia –

All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,

So I made up my own mind not to pay you another painful visit.

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

because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.

I do not want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters,

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

However, it is good to be sought eagerly for a good purpose at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?

And although you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings.

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

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

Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you.

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

I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

For it is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,