Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,<n id="1" />

<p class="bodytext">But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

Were you called as a slave?<n id="1" /> Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.

those who use the world as though they were not using it to the full. For the present shape of this world is passing away.p>

(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion<n id="1" /> and your frequent illnesses.)<n id="2" />

The next day we put in<n id="1" /> at Sidon,<n id="2" /> and Julius, treating Paul kindly,<n id="3" /> allowed him to go to his friends so they could provide him with what he needed.<n id="4" />

After the crew<n id="1" /> had hoisted it aboard,<n id="2" /> they used supports<n id="3" /> to undergird the ship. Fearing they would run aground<n id="4" /> on the Syrtis,<n id="5" /> they lowered the sea anchor,<n id="6" /> thus letting themselves be driven along.

If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving?p> <p class="bodytext">But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing these things so that something will be done for me.<n id="1" /> In fact, it would be better for me to die than &#8211; no one will deprive me of my reason for boasting!<n id="2" />

Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I?<n id="1" /> Or do I make my plans<n id="2" /> according to mere human standards<n id="3" /> so that I would be saying<n id="4" /> both &#8220;Yes, yes&#8221; and &#8220;No, no&#8221; at the same time?

Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive<n id="1" /> I may not have to deal harshly with you<n id="2" /> by using my authority &#8211; the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!p>