For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

It is necessary to go on boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth.

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

They court you eagerly, but for no good purpose; they want to exclude you, so that you would seek them eagerly.

My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

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

I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

from whom every family in heaven and on the earth is named.

Others are busy with their own concerns, not those of Jesus Christ.

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

Now on the topic of times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.

Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.

and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.