For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also came through a man.

And when all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

Why too are we in danger every hour?

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

if indeed, after we have put on our heavenly house, we will not be found naked.

I rejoice because in everything I am fully confident in you.

For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

For I consider myself not at all inferior to those “super-apostles.”

So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?

From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every supporting ligament. As each one does its part, the body grows in love.

Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord,

but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.

Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.

I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him – all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers – all things were created through him and for him.