For the death he died, he died to sin once for all, but the life he lives, he lives to God.

for the Lord will execute his sentence on the earth completely and quickly.”

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

One should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

If we sowed spiritual blessings among you, is it too much to reap material things from you?

Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

If anyone intends to quarrel about this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.

For the one who eats and drinks without careful regard for the body eats and drinks judgment against himself.

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

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.

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.

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

For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!

I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!

So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer.

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation!