Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.

For when it is time to eat, everyone proceeds with his own supper. One is hungry and another becomes drunk.

For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you.

For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts to us also.

Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance by signs and wonders and powerful deeds.

Are you so foolish? Although you began with the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by human effort?

Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,

So also we, when we were minors, were enslaved under the basic forces of the world.

But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.

that by revelation the divine secret was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly.

He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.

Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me.

For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.

For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.

Then Abimelech asked Abraham, “What prompted you to do this thing?”