But you, brothers and sisters, are children of the promise like Isaac.

This persuasion does not come from the one who calls you!

A little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise!

it is not from works, so that no one can boast.

For this reason I kneel before the Father,

Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.

More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things – indeed, I regard them as dung! – that I may gain Christ,

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

Pray that I may make it known as I should.

Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

treacherous, reckless, conceited, loving pleasure rather than loving God.

You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.

And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise.

accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

So even the first covenant was inaugurated with blood.

And the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us, for after saying,