But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.

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

We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair;

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

so that we may preach the gospel in the regions that lie beyond you, and not boast of work already done in another person’s area.

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

And I hope that you will realize that we have not failed the test!

But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord’s brother.

Now an intermediary is not for one party alone, but God is one.

Formerly when you did not know God, you were enslaved to beings that by nature are not gods at all.

Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand the law?

Therefore, brothers and sisters, we are not children of the slave woman but of the free woman.

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving.

Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,

Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,

For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,

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