# Bible

btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG1014> Paul<WG3972> would<WG1014> have entered<WG1525> in<WG1519> unto the people<WG1218>, the disciples<WG3101> suffered<WG1439> him<WG846> not<WG3756>.


btext:
And<WG1161><WG2532> certain<WG5100> of the chief of Asia<WG775>, which were<WG5607> his<WG846> friends<WG5384>, sent<WG3992> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, desiring<WG3870> him that he would<WG1325> not<WG3361> adventure<WG1325> himself<WG1438> into<WG1519> the theatre<WG2302>.


btext:
Some<WG243> therefore<WG3767><WG3303> cried<WG2896> one thing<WG5100>, and some another<WG243>: for<WG1063> the assembly<WG1577> was<WG2258> confused<WG4797>; and<WG2532> the more part<WG4119> knew<WG1492> not<WG3756> wherefore<WG5101><WG1752> they were come together<WG4905>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they drew<WG4264> Alexander<WG223> out of<WG1537> the multitude<WG3793>, the Jews<WG2453> putting<WG4261> him<WG846> forward<WG4261><WG4261>. And<WG1161> Alexander<WG223> beckoned<WG2678> with the hand<WG5495>, and would<WG2309> have made his defence<WG626> unto the people<WG1218>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when they knew<WG1921> that<WG3754> he was<WG2076> a Jew<WG2453>, all<WG3956><WG1096> with<WG1537> one<WG3391> voice<WG5456> about<WG5613> the space<WG1909> of two<WG1417> hours<WG5610> cried out<WG2896>, Great<WG3173> is Diana<WG735> of the Ephesians<WG2180>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when the townclerk<WG1122> had appeased<WG2687> the people<WG3793>, he said<WG5346>, Ye men<WG435> of Ephesus<WG2180>, what<WG5101><WG1063> man<WG444> is there<WG2076> that<WG3739> knoweth<WG1097> not<WG3756> how that the city<WG4172> of the Ephesians<WG2180> is<WG5607> a worshipper<WG3511> of the great<WG3173> goddess<WG2299> Diana<WG735>, and<WG2532> of the image which fell down from Jupiter<WG1356>? / a worshipper: Gr. the temple keeper


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Seeing<WG5607> then<WG3767> that these things<WG5130> cannot be spoken against<WG368>, ye<WG5209> ought<WG1163><WG2076> to be<WG5225> quiet<WG2687>, and<WG2532> to do<WG4238> nothing<WG3367> rashly<WG4312>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye have brought hither<WG71> these<WG5128> men<WG435>, which are neither<WG3777> robbers of churches<WG2417>, nor yet<WG3777> blasphemers<WG987> of your<WG5216> goddess<WG2299>.


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Wherefore<WG3303><WG3767> if<WG1487> Demetrius<WG1216>, and<WG2532> the craftsmen<WG5079> which are with<WG4862> him<WG846>, have<WG2192> a matter<WG3056> against<WG4314> any man<WG5100>, the law<WG60> is open<WG71>, and<WG2532> there are<WG1526> deputies<WG446>: let them implead<WG1458> one another<WG240>. / the law…: or, the court days are kept


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But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye enquire<WG1934> any thing<WG5100> concerning<WG4012> other matters<WG2087>, it shall be determined<WG1956> in<WG1722> a lawful<WG1772> assembly<WG1577>. / lawful: or, ordinary


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For<WG1063><WG2532> we are in danger<WG2793> to be called in question<WG1458> for<WG4012> this day's<WG4594> uproar<WG4714>, there being<WG5225> no<WG3367> cause<WG158> whereby<WG4012><WG3739> we may<WG1410> give<WG591> an account<WG3056> of this<WG5026> concourse<WG4963>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had<WG2036> thus<WG5023> spoken<WG2036>, he dismissed<WG630> the assembly<WG1577>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> the uproar<WG2351> was ceased<WG3973>, Paul<WG3972> called<WG4341> unto him the disciples<WG3101>, and<WG2532> embraced<WG782> them, and departed<WG1831> for to go<WG4198> into<WG1519> Macedonia<WG3109>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he had gone over<WG1330> those<WG1565> parts<WG3313>, and<WG2532> had given<WG4183> them<WG846> much<WG4183> exhortation<WG3870><WG3056>, he came<WG2064> into<WG1519> Greece<WG1671>,


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And<WG5037> there abode<WG4160> three<WG5140> months<WG3376>. And when the Jews<WG5259><WG2453> laid<WG1096> wait<WG1917> for him<WG846>, as he was about<WG3195> to sail<WG321> into<WG1519> Syria<WG4947>, he purposed<WG1096><WG1106> to return<WG5290> through<WG1223> Macedonia<WG3109>.


btext:
And<WG1161> there accompanied<WG4902> him<WG846> into<WG891> Asia<WG773> Sopater<WG4986> of Berea<WG961>; and<WG1161> of the Thessalonians<WG2331>, Aristarchus<WG708> and<WG2532> Secundus<WG4580>; and<WG2532> Gaius<WG1050> of Derbe<WG1190>, and<WG2532> Timotheus<WG5095>; and<WG1161> of Asia<WG774>, Tychicus<WG5190> and<WG2532> Trophimus<WG5161>.


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And<WG1161> we<WG2249> sailed away<WG1602> from<WG575> Philippi<WG5375> after<WG3326> the days<WG2250> of unleavened bread<WG106>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> unto<WG4314> them<WG846> to<WG1519> Troas<WG5174> in<WG891> five<WG4002> days<WG2250>; where<WG3757> we abode<WG1304> seven<WG2033> days<WG2250>.


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And<WG1161> upon<WG1722> the first<WG3391> day of the week<WG4521>, when the disciples<WG3101> came together<WG4863> to break<WG2806> bread<WG740>, Paul<WG3972> preached<WG1256> unto them<WG846>, ready<WG3195> to depart<WG1826> on the morrow<WG1887>; and<WG5037> continued<WG3905> his speech<WG3056> until<WG3360> midnight<WG3317>.


btext:
And<WG1161> there were<WG2258> many<WG2425> lights<WG2985> in<WG1722> the upper chamber<WG5253>, where<WG3757> they were<WG2258> gathered together<WG4863>.


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And<WG1161> there sat<WG2521> in<WG1909> a window<WG2376> a certain<WG5100> young man<WG3494> named<WG3686> Eutychus<WG2161>, being fallen<WG2702> into a deep<WG901> sleep<WG5258>: and as Paul<WG3972> was long<WG1909><WG4119> preaching<WG1256>, he sunk down<WG2702> with<WG575> sleep<WG5258>, and fell down<WG2736><WG4098> from<WG575> the third loft<WG5152>, and<WG2532> was taken up<WG142> dead<WG3498>.


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And<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> went down<WG2597>, and fell on<WG1968> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> embracing<WG4843> him said<WG2036>, Trouble<WG2350> not<WG3361> yourselves<WG2350>; for<WG1063> his<WG846> life<WG5590> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
When<WG1161> he<WG305> therefore was come up again<WG305>, and<WG2532> had broken<WG2806> bread<WG740>, and<WG2532> eaten<WG1089>, and<WG5037> talked<WG3656><WG1909> a long while<WG2425>, even till<WG891> break of day<WG827>, so<WG3779> he departed<WG1831>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they brought<WG71> the young man<WG3816> alive<WG2198>, and<WG2532> were<WG3870> not<WG3756> a little<WG3357> comforted<WG3870>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we<WG2249> went before<WG4281> to<WG1909> ship<WG4143>, and sailed<WG321> unto<WG1519> Assos<WG789>, there<WG1564> intending<WG3195> to take in<WG353> Paul<WG3972>: for<WG1063> so<WG3779> had he<WG2258> appointed<WG1299>, minding<WG3195> himself<WG846> to go afoot<WG3978>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> he met<WG4820> with us<WG2254> at<WG1519> Assos<WG789>, we took<WG353> him<WG846> in<WG353>, and came<WG2064> to<WG1519> Mitylene<WG3412>.


btext:
And<WG2547> we sailed<WG636> thence<WG2547>, and came<WG2658> the next<WG1966> day over against<WG481> Chios<WG5508>; and<WG1161> the next<WG2087> day we arrived<WG3846> at<WG1519> Samos<WG4544>, and<WG2532> tarried<WG3306> at<WG1722> Trogyllium<WG5175>; and the next<WG2192> day we came<WG2064> to<WG1519> Miletus<WG3399>.


btext:
For<WG1063> Paul<WG3972> had determined<WG2919> to sail by<WG3896> Ephesus<WG2181>, because<WG3704> he<WG846> would<WG1096> not<WG3361> spend the time<WG5551> in<WG1722> Asia<WG773>: for<WG1063> he hasted<WG4692>, if<WG1487> it were<WG2258> possible<WG1415> for him<WG846>, to be<WG1096> at<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414> the day<WG2250> of Pentecost<WG4005>.


btext:
And<WG1161> from<WG575> Miletus<WG3399> he sent<WG3992> to<WG1519> Ephesus<WG2181>, and called<WG3333> the elders<WG4245> of the church<WG1577>.


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And<WG1161> when<WG5613> they were come<WG3854> to<WG4314> him<WG846>, he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Ye<WG5210> know<WG1987>, from<WG575> the first<WG4413> day<WG2250> that<WG575><WG3739> I came<WG1910> into<WG1519> Asia<WG773>, after what manner<WG4459> I have been<WG1096> with<WG3326> you<WG5216> at all<WG3956> seasons<WG5550>,


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Serving<WG1398> the Lord<WG2962> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> humility of mind<WG5012>, and<WG2532> with many<WG4183> tears<WG1144>, and<WG2532> temptations<WG3986>, which<WG3588> befell<WG4819> me<WG3427> by<WG1722> the lying in wait<WG1917> of the Jews<WG2453>:


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And how<WG5613> I kept back<WG5288> nothing<WG3762> that was profitable<WG4851> unto you, but<WG3361> have shewed<WG312> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> have taught<WG1321> you<WG5209> publickly<WG1219>, and<WG2532> from<WG2596> house to house<WG3624>,


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Testifying<WG1263> both<WG5037> to the Jews<WG2453>, and also<WG2532> to the Greeks<WG1672>, repentance<WG3341> toward<WG1519> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> faith<WG4102> toward<WG1519> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


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And<WG2532> now<WG3568>, behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> go<WG4198> bound<WG1210> in the spirit<WG4151> unto<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>, not<WG3361> knowing<WG1492> the things that shall befall<WG4876> me<WG3427> there<WG1722><WG846>:


btext:
Save<WG4133> that<WG3754> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> witnesseth<WG1263> in every<WG2596> city<WG4172>, saying<WG3004> that<WG3754> bonds<WG1199> and<WG2532> afflictions<WG2347> abide<WG3306> me<WG3165>. / abide me: or, wait for me


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But<WG235> none<WG3762> of these things<WG3056> move me<WG4160>, neither<WG3761> count I<WG2192> my<WG3450> life<WG5590> dear<WG5093> unto myself<WG1683>, so<WG5613> that I might finish<WG5048> my<WG3450> course<WG1408> with<WG3326> joy<WG5479>, and<WG2532> the ministry<WG1248>, which<WG3739> I have received<WG2983> of<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, to testify<WG1263> the gospel<WG2098> of the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316>.


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And<WG2532> now<WG3568>, behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> know<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye<WG5210> all<WG3956>, among<WG1722> whom<WG3739> I have gone<WG1330> preaching<WG2784> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>, shall see<WG3700> my<WG3450> face<WG4383> no more<WG3765>.


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Wherefore<WG1352> I take<WG3143> you<WG5213> to record<WG3143> this<WG1722><WG4594> day<WG2250>, that<WG3754> I<WG1473> am pure<WG2513> from<WG575> the blood<WG129> of all<WG3956> men.


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For<WG1063> I have<WG5288> not<WG3756><WG3361> shunned<WG5288> to declare<WG312> unto you<WG5213> all<WG3956> the counsel<WG1012> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Take heed<WG4337> therefore<WG3767> unto yourselves<WG1438>, and<WG2532> to all<WG3956> the flock<WG4168>, over<WG1722> the which<WG3739> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> hath made<WG5087> you<WG5209> overseers<WG1985>, to feed<WG4165> the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316>, which<WG3739> he hath purchased<WG4046> with<WG1223> his own<WG2398> blood<WG129>.


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For<WG1063> I<WG1473> know<WG1492> this<WG5124>, that<WG3754> after<WG3326> my<WG3450> departing<WG867> shall grievous<WG926> wolves<WG3074> enter in<WG1525> among<WG1519> you<WG5209>, not<WG3361> sparing<WG5339> the flock<WG4168>.


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Also<WG2532> of<WG1537> your<WG5216> own selves<WG846> shall<WG450> men<WG435> arise<WG450>, speaking<WG2980> perverse things<WG1294>, to draw away<WG645> disciples<WG3101> after<WG3694> them<WG846>.


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Therefore<WG1352> watch<WG1127>, and remember<WG3421>, that<WG3754> by the space of three years<WG5148> I ceased<WG3973> not<WG3756> to warn<WG3560> every<WG1538> one<WG1520> night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250> with<WG3326> tears<WG1144>.


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And<WG2532> now<WG3569>, brethren<WG80>, I commend<WG3908> you<WG5209> to God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> to the word<WG3056> of his<WG846> grace<WG5485>, which<WG3588> is able<WG1410> to build you up<WG2026>, and<WG2532> to give<WG1325> you<WG5213> an inheritance<WG2817> among<WG1722> all<WG3956> them which are sanctified<WG37>.


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I have coveted<WG1937> no man's<WG3762> silver<WG694>, or<WG2228> gold<WG5553>, or<WG2228> apparel<WG2441>.


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Yea<WG1161>, ye yourselves<WG846> know<WG1097>, that<WG3754> these<WG3778> hands<WG5495> have ministered<WG5256> unto my<WG3450> necessities<WG5532>, and<WG2532> to them that were<WG5607> with<WG3326> me<WG1700>.


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I have shewed<WG5263> you<WG5213> all things<WG3956>, how that<WG3754> so<WG3779> labouring<WG2872> ye ought<WG1163> to support<WG482> the weak<WG770>, and<WG5037> to remember<WG3421> the words<WG3056> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, how<WG3754> he<WG846> said<WG2036>, It is<WG2076> more<WG3123> blessed<WG3107> to give<WG1325> than<WG2228> to receive<WG2983>.


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And<WG2532> when he had thus<WG5023> spoken<WG2036>, he<WG846> kneeled<WG1119> down<WG5087>, and prayed<WG4336> with<WG4862> them<WG846> all<WG3956>.


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And<WG1161> they all<WG3956> wept<WG2805><WG1096> sore<WG2425>, and<WG2532> fell<WG1968> on<WG1909> Paul's<WG3972> neck<WG5137>, and kissed<WG2705> him<WG846>,


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Sorrowing<WG3600> most of all<WG3122> for<WG1909> the words<WG3056> which<WG3739> he spake<WG2046>, that<WG3754> they should<WG3195> see<WG2334> his<WG846> face<WG4383> no more<WG3765>. And<WG1161> they accompanied<WG4311> him<WG846> unto<WG1519> the ship<WG4143>.


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And<WG1161> it came to pass<WG1096>, that after<WG5613> we<WG2248> were gotten<WG645> from<WG575> them<WG846>, and had launched<WG321>, we came<WG2064> with a straight course<WG2113> unto<WG1519> Coos<WG2972>, and<WG1161> the day following<WG1836> unto<WG1519> Rhodes<WG4499>, and from thence<WG2547> unto<WG1519> Patara<WG3959>:


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And<WG2532> finding<WG2147> a ship<WG4143> sailing over<WG1276> unto<WG1519> Phenicia<WG5403>, we went aboard<WG1910>, and set forth<WG321>.


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Now<WG1161> when we had discovered<WG398> Cyprus<WG2954><WG2532>, we left<WG2641> it<WG846> on the left hand<WG2176>, and sailed<WG4126> into<WG1519> Syria<WG4947>, and<WG2532> landed<WG2609> at<WG1519> Tyre<WG5184>: for<WG1063> there<WG1566> the ship<WG4143> was<WG2258> to unlade<WG670> her burden<WG1117>.


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And<WG2532> finding<WG429> disciples<WG3101>, we tarried<WG1961> there<WG847> seven<WG2033> days<WG2250>: who<WG3748> said<WG3004> to Paul<WG3972> through<WG1223> the Spirit<WG4151>, that he should<WG305> not<WG3361> go up<WG305> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>.


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And<WG1161> when<WG3753> we<WG2248> had<WG1096> accomplished<WG1822> those days<WG2250>, we departed<WG1831> and went our way<WG4198>; and they all<WG3956> brought<WG4311> us<WG2248> on our way<WG4311>, with<WG4862> wives<WG1135> and<WG2532> children<WG5043>, till<WG2193> we were out of<WG1854> the city<WG4172>: and<WG2532> we kneeled down<WG5087><WG1119> on<WG1909> the shore<WG123>, and prayed<WG4336>.


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And<WG2532> when we had taken our leave<WG782> one of another<WG240>, we took<WG1910><WG1519> ship<WG4143>; and<WG1161> they<WG1565> returned<WG5290><WG1519> home<WG2398> again<WG5290>.


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And<WG1161> when we<WG2249> had finished<WG1274> our course<WG4144> from<WG575> Tyre<WG5184>, we came<WG2658> to<WG1519> Ptolemais<WG4424>, and<WG2532> saluted<WG782> the brethren<WG80>, and abode<WG3306> with<WG3844> them<WG846> one<WG3391> day<WG2250>.


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And<WG1161> the next<WG1887> day we that were of<WG4012> Paul's<WG3972> company<WG4012> departed<WG1831>, and came<WG2064><WG2064> unto<WG1519> Caesarea<WG2542>: and<WG2532> we entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the house<WG3624> of Philip<WG5376> the evangelist<WG2099>, which was<WG5607> one of<WG1537> the seven<WG2033>; and abode<WG3306> with<WG3844> him<WG846>.


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And<WG1161> the same man<WG5129> had<WG2258> four<WG5064> daughters<WG2364>, virgins<WG3933>, which did prophesy<WG4395>.


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And<WG1161> as we<WG2257> tarried<WG1961> there many<WG4119> days<WG2250>, there came down<WG2718> from<WG575> Judaea<WG2449> a certain<WG5100> prophet<WG4396>, named<WG3686> Agabus<WG13>.


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And<WG2532> when he was come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> us<WG2248><WG2532>, he took<WG142> Paul's<WG3972> girdle<WG2223>, and<WG5037> bound<WG1210> his own<WG846> hands<WG5495> and<WG2532> feet<WG4228>, and said<WG2036>, Thus<WG3592> saith<WG3004> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, So<WG3779> shall<WG1210> the Jews<WG2453> at<WG1722> Jerusalem<WG2419> bind<WG1210> the man<WG435> that<WG3739> owneth<WG2076> this<WG3778> girdle<WG2223>, and<WG2532> shall deliver<WG3860> him into<WG1519> the hands<WG5495> of the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> we heard<WG191> these things<WG5023>, both<WG5037> we<WG2249>, and<WG2532> they of that place<WG1786>, besought<WG3870> him<WG846> not<WG3361> to go up<WG305> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>.


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Then<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> answered<WG611>, What<WG5101> mean ye<WG4160> to weep<WG2799> and<WG2532> to break<WG4919> mine<WG3450> heart<WG2588>? for<WG1063> I<WG1473> am<WG2192> ready<WG2093> not<WG3756> to be bound<WG1210> only<WG3440>, but<WG2532> also<WG235> to die<WG599> at<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419> for<WG5228> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>.


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And<WG1161> when he<WG846> would<WG3982> not<WG3361> be persuaded<WG3982>, we ceased<WG2270>, saying<WG2036>, The will<WG2307> of the Lord<WG2962> be done<WG1096>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> those<WG5025> days<WG2250> we took up our carriages<WG643>, and went up<WG305> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>.


btext:
<WG1161> There went<WG4905> with<WG4862> us<WG2254> also<WG2532> certain of the disciples<WG3101> of<WG575> Caesarea<WG2542>, and brought<WG71> with them<WG3844> one<WG5100> Mnason<WG3416> of Cyprus<WG2953>, an old<WG744> disciple<WG3101>, with whom<WG3739> we should lodge<WG3579>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when we<WG2257> were come<WG1096> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>, the brethren<WG80> received<WG1209> us<WG2248> gladly<WG780>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the day following<WG1966> Paul<WG3972> went in<WG1524> with<WG4862> us<WG2254> unto<WG4314> James<WG2385>; and<WG5037> all<WG3956> the elders<WG4245> were present<WG3854>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had saluted<WG782> them<WG846>, he declared<WG1834> particularly<WG2596><WG1520><WG1538> what things<WG3739> God<WG2316> had wrought<WG4160> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484> by<WG1223> his<WG846> ministry<WG1248>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they heard<WG191> it, they glorified<WG1392> the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG5037> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Thou seest<WG2334>, brother<WG80>, how many<WG4214> thousands<WG3461> of Jews<WG2453> there are<WG1526> which<WG3588> believe<WG4100>; and<WG2532> they are<WG5225> all<WG3956> zealous<WG2207> of the law<WG3551>:


btext:
And<WG1161> they are informed<WG2727> of<WG4012> thee<WG4675>, that<WG3754> thou teachest<WG1321> all<WG3956> the Jews<WG2453> which are among<WG2596> the Gentiles<WG1484> to<WG575> forsake<WG646> Moses<WG3475>, saying<WG3004> that they<WG846> ought<WG4059> not<WG3361> to circumcise<WG4059> their children<WG5043>, neither<WG3366> to walk<WG4043> after the customs<WG1485>.


btext:
What<WG5101> is it<WG2076> therefore<WG3767>? the multitude<WG4128> must<WG1163> needs<WG3843> come together<WG4905>: for<WG1063> they will hear<WG191> that<WG3754> thou art come<WG2064>.


btext:
Do<WG4160> therefore<WG3767> this<WG5124> that<WG3739> we say<WG3004> to thee<WG4671>: We<WG2254> have<WG1526> four<WG5064> men<WG435> which have<WG2171> a vow<WG2192> on<WG1909> them<WG1438>;


btext:
Them<WG5128> take<WG3880>, and purify thyself<WG48> with<WG4862> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> be at charges<WG1159> with<WG1909> them<WG846>, that<WG2443> they may shave<WG3587> their heads<WG2776>: and<WG2532> all<WG3956> may know<WG1097> that those things<WG3754>, whereof<WG3739> they were informed<WG2727> concerning<WG4012> thee<WG4675>, are<WG2076> nothing<WG3762>; but<WG235> that thou thyself<WG846> also<WG2532> walkest orderly<WG4748>, and keepest<WG5442> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
As<WG1161> touching<WG4012> the Gentiles<WG1484> which believe<WG4100>, we<WG2249> have written<WG1989> and concluded<WG2919> that they<WG846> observe<WG5083> no<WG3367> such thing<WG5108>, save only<WG1508> that they keep<WG5442> themselves<WG846> from<WG5037> things offered to idols<WG1494>, and<WG2532> from blood<WG129>, and<WG2532> from strangled<WG4156>, and<WG2532> from fornication<WG4202>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> Paul<WG3972> took<WG3880> the men<WG435>, and the next<WG2192> day<WG2250> purifying himself<WG48> with<WG4862> them<WG846> entered<WG1524> into<WG1519> the temple<WG2411>, to signify<WG1229> the accomplishment<WG1604> of the days<WG2250> of purification<WG49>, until<WG2193> that<WG3739> an offering<WG4376> should be offered<WG4374> for<WG5228> every<WG1538> one<WG1520> of them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> the seven<WG2033> days<WG2250> were almost<WG3195> ended<WG4931>, the Jews<WG2453> which were of<WG575> Asia<WG773>, when they saw<WG2300> him<WG846> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, stirred up<WG4797> all<WG3956> the people<WG3793>, and<WG2532> laid<WG1911> hands<WG5495> on<WG1909> him<WG846>,


btext:
Crying out<WG2896>, Men<WG435> of Israel<WG2475>, help<WG997>: This<WG3778> is<WG2076> the man<WG444>, that teacheth<WG1321> all<WG3956> men every where<WG3837> against<WG2596> the people<WG2992>, and<WG2532> the law<WG3551>, and<WG2532> this<WG5126> place<WG5117>: and<WG5037> further<WG2089> brought<WG1521> Greeks<WG1672> also<WG2532> into<WG1519> the temple<WG2411>, and<WG2532> hath polluted<WG2840> this<WG5127> holy<WG40> place<WG5117>.


btext:
(For<WG1063> they had<WG2258> seen before<WG4308> with<WG4862> him<WG846> in<WG1722> the city<WG4172> Trophimus<WG5161> an Ephesian<WG2180>, whom<WG3739> they supposed<WG3543> that<WG3754> Paul<WG3972> had brought<WG1521> into<WG1519> the temple<WG2411>.)


btext:
And<WG5037> all<WG3650> the city<WG4172> was moved<WG2795>, and<WG2532> the people<WG2992> ran together<WG1096><WG4890>: and<WG2532> they took<WG1949> Paul<WG3972>, and drew<WG1670> him<WG846> out of<WG1854> the temple<WG2411>: and<WG2532> forthwith<WG2112> the doors<WG2374> were shut<WG2808>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as they went about<WG2212> to kill<WG615> him<WG846>, tidings<WG5334> came<WG305> unto the chief captain<WG5506> of the band<WG4686>, that<WG3754> all<WG3650> Jerusalem<WG2419> was in an uproar<WG4797>.


btext:
Who<WG3739> immediately<WG1824> took<WG3880> soldiers<WG4757> and<WG2532> centurions<WG1543>, and ran down<WG2701> unto<WG1909> them<WG846>: and<WG1161> when they saw<WG1492> the chief captain<WG5506> and<WG2532> the soldiers<WG4757>, they left<WG3973> beating<WG5180> of Paul<WG3972>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the chief captain<WG5506> came near<WG1448>, and took<WG1949> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> commanded<WG2753> him to be bound with<WG1210> two<WG1417> chains<WG254>; and<WG2532> demanded<WG4441> who<WG5101> he was<WG302><WG1498>, and<WG2532> what<WG5101> he had<WG2076> done<WG4160>.


btext:
And<WG1161> some<WG243> cried<WG994> one thing<WG5100>, some another<WG243>, among<WG1722> the multitude<WG3793>: and<WG1161> when he could<WG1410> not<WG3361> know<WG1097> the certainty<WG804> for<WG1223> the tumult<WG2351>, he commanded<WG2753> him<WG846> to be carried<WG71> into<WG1519> the castle<WG3925>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3753> he came<WG1096> upon<WG1909> the stairs<WG304>, so it was<WG4819>, that he was borne<WG941> of<WG5259> the soldiers<WG4757> for<WG1223> the violence<WG970> of the people<WG3793>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the multitude<WG4128> of the people<WG2992> followed after<WG190>, crying<WG2896>, Away<WG142> with him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG5037> as Paul<WG3972> was to be<WG3195> led<WG1521> into<WG1519> the castle<WG3925>, he said<WG3004> unto the chief captain<WG5506>, May<WG1487><WG1832> I<WG3427> speak<WG2036><WG5100> unto<WG4314> thee<WG4571><WG1161>? Who<WG3588> said<WG5346>, Canst thou speak<WG1097> Greek<WG1676>?


btext:
Art<WG1488> not<WG3756> thou<WG4771><WG686> that Egyptian<WG124>, which before<WG4253> these<WG5130> days<WG2250> madest an uproar<WG387>, and<WG2532> leddest out<WG1806> into<WG1519> the wilderness<WG2048> four thousand<WG5070> men<WG435> that were murderers<WG4607>?


btext:
But<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> said<WG2036>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510><WG3303> a man<WG444> which am a Jew<WG2453> of Tarsus<WG5018>, a city in Cilicia<WG2791>, a citizen<WG4177> of no<WG3756> mean<WG767> city<WG4172>: and<WG1161>, I beseech<WG1189> thee<WG4675>, suffer<WG2010> me<WG3427> to speak<WG2980> unto<WG4314> the people<WG2992>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he had given<WG2010> him<WG846> licence<WG2010>, Paul<WG3972> stood<WG2476> on<WG1909> the stairs<WG304>, and beckoned<WG2678> with the hand<WG5495> unto the people<WG2992>. And<WG1161> when there was made<WG1096> a great<WG4183> silence<WG4602>, he spake<WG4377> unto them in the Hebrew<WG1446> tongue<WG1258>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Men<WG435>, brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> fathers<WG3962>, hear ye<WG191> my<WG3450> defence<WG627> which I make now<WG3568> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
(And<WG1161> when they heard<WG191> that<WG3754> he spake<WG4377> in the Hebrew<WG1446> tongue<WG1258> to them<WG846>, they kept<WG3930> the more<WG3123> silence<WG2271>: and<WG2532> he saith<WG5346>,)


btext:
I<WG1473> am<WG1510> verily<WG3303> a man<WG435> which am a Jew<WG2453>, born<WG1080> in<WG1722> Tarsus<WG5019>, a city in Cilicia<WG2791>, yet<WG1161> brought up<WG397> in<WG1722> this<WG5026> city<WG4172> at<WG3844> the feet<WG4228> of Gamaliel<WG1059>, and taught<WG3811> according<WG2596> to the perfect manner<WG195> of the law<WG3551> of the fathers<WG3971>, and was<WG5225> zealous<WG2207> toward God<WG2316>, as<WG2531> ye<WG5210> all<WG3956> are<WG2075> this day<WG4594>.


btext:
And I<WG3739> persecuted<WG1377> this<WG5026> way<WG3598> unto<WG891> the death<WG2288>, binding<WG1195> and<WG2532> delivering<WG3860> into<WG1519> prisons<WG5438> both<WG5037> men<WG435> and<WG2532> women<WG1135>.


btext:
As<WG5613> also<WG2532> the high priest<WG749> doth bear<WG3140> me<WG3427> witness<WG3140>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the estate of the elders<WG4244>: from<WG3844> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> I received<WG1209> letters<WG1992> unto<WG4314> the brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> went<WG4198> to<WG1519> Damascus<WG1154>, to bring<WG71> them which were<WG5607> there<WG1566> bound<WG1210> unto<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>, for to<WG2443> be punished<WG5097>.


btext:
And<WG1161> it came to pass<WG1096>, that, as I made<WG4198> my<WG3427> journey<WG4198>, and<WG2532> was come nigh<WG1448> unto Damascus<WG1154> about<WG4012> noon<WG3314>, suddenly<WG1810> there shone<WG4015> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772> a great<WG2425> light<WG5457> round<WG4015> about<WG4012> me<WG1691>.


btext:
And<WG5037> I fell<WG4098> unto<WG1519> the ground<WG1475>, and<WG2532> heard<WG191> a voice<WG5456> saying<WG3004> unto me<WG3427>, Saul<WG4549>, Saul<WG4549>, why<WG5101> persecutest thou<WG1377> me<WG3165>?


btext:
And<WG1161> I<WG1473> answered<WG611>, Who<WG5101> art thou<WG1488>, Lord<WG2962>? And<WG5037> he said<WG2036> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510> Jesus<WG2424> of Nazareth<WG3480>, whom<WG3739> thou<WG4771> persecutest<WG1377>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that were<WG5607> with<WG4862> me<WG1698> saw<WG2300> indeed<WG3303> the light<WG5457>, and<WG2532> were<WG1096> afraid<WG1719>; but<WG1161> they heard<WG191> not<WG3756> the voice<WG5456> of him that spake<WG2980> to me<WG3427>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I said<WG2036>, What<WG5101> shall I do<WG4160>, Lord<WG2962>? And<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> said<WG2036> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>, Arise<WG450>, and go<WG4198> into<WG1519> Damascus<WG1154>; and there<WG2546> it shall be told<WG2980> thee<WG4671> of<WG4012> all things<WG3956> which<WG3739> are appointed<WG5021> for thee<WG4671> to do<WG4160>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> I could<WG1689> not<WG3756> see<WG1689> for<WG575> the glory<WG1391> of that<WG1565> light<WG5457>, being led by the hand<WG5496> of<WG5259> them that were<WG4895> with me<WG3427>, I came<WG2064> into<WG1519> Damascus<WG1154>.


btext:
And<WG1161> one<WG5100> Ananias<WG367>, a devout<WG2152> man<WG435> according<WG2596> to the law<WG3551>, having a good report<WG3140> of<WG5259> all<WG3956> the Jews<WG2453> which dwelt<WG2730> there,


btext:
Came<WG2064> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>, and<WG2532> stood<WG2186>, and said<WG2036> unto me<WG3427>, Brother<WG80> Saul<WG4549>, receive thy sight<WG308>. And<WG2504> the same<WG846> hour<WG5610> I<WG2504> looked up<WG308> upon<WG1519> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036>, The God<WG2316> of our<WG2257> fathers<WG3962> hath chosen<WG4400> thee<WG4571>, that thou shouldest know<WG1097> his<WG846> will<WG2307>, and<WG2532> see<WG1492> that Just One<WG1342>, and<WG2532> shouldest hear<WG191> the voice<WG5456> of<WG1537> his<WG846> mouth<WG4750>.


btext:
For<WG3754> thou shalt be<WG2071> his<WG846> witness<WG3144> unto<WG4314> all<WG3956> men<WG444> of what<WG3739> thou hast seen<WG3708> and<WG2532> heard<WG191>.


btext:
And<WG2532> now<WG3568> why<WG5101> tarriest thou<WG3195>? arise<WG450>, and be baptized<WG907>, and<WG2532> wash away<WG628> thy<WG4675> sins<WG266>, calling on<WG1941> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
And<WG1161> it came to pass<WG1096>, that, when I<WG3427> was come again<WG5290> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>, even<WG2532> while I<WG3450> prayed<WG4336> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, I<WG3165> was<WG1096> in<WG1722> a trance<WG1611>;


btext:
And<WG2532> saw<WG1492> him<WG846> saying<WG3004> unto me<WG3427>, Make haste<WG4692>, and<WG2532> get thee<WG1831> quickly<WG5034><WG1722> out of<WG1537> Jerusalem<WG2419>: for<WG1360> they will<WG3858> not<WG3756> receive<WG3858> thy<WG4675> testimony<WG3141> concerning<WG4012> me<WG1700>.


btext:
And I<WG2504> said<WG2036>, Lord<WG2962>, they<WG846> know<WG1987> that<WG3754> I<WG1473> imprisoned<WG2252><WG5439> and<WG2532> beat<WG1194> in every<WG2596> synagogue<WG4864> them that believed<WG4100> on<WG1909> thee<WG4571>:


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> the blood<WG129> of thy<WG4675> martyr<WG3144> Stephen<WG4736> was shed<WG1632>, I<WG846> also<WG2532> was<WG2252> standing by<WG2186>, and<WG2532> consenting<WG4909> unto his<WG846> death<WG336>, and<WG2532> kept<WG5442> the raiment<WG2440> of them that slew<WG337> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG2036> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>, Depart<WG4198>: for<WG3754> I<WG1473> will send<WG1821> thee<WG4571> far hence<WG3112> unto<WG1519> the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they gave<WG191> him<WG846> audience<WG191> unto<WG891> this<WG5127> word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> then lifted up<WG1869> their<WG846> voices<WG5456>, and said<WG3004>, Away with<WG142> such<WG5108> a fellow from<WG575> the earth<WG1093>: for<WG1063> it is<WG2520> not<WG3756> fit<WG2520> that he<WG846> should live<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as they<WG846> cried out<WG2905>, and<WG2532> cast off<WG4495> their clothes<WG2440>, and<WG2532> threw<WG906> dust<WG2868> into<WG1519> the air<WG109>,


btext:
The chief captain<WG5506> commanded<WG2753> him<WG846> to be brought<WG71> into<WG1519> the castle<WG3925>, and bade<WG2036> that he<WG846> should be examined<WG426> by scourging<WG3148>; that<WG2443> he might know<WG1921> wherefore<WG1223><WG3739><WG156> they cried<WG2019> so<WG3779> against<WG2019> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as<WG5613> they bound<WG4385><WG4385> him<WG846> with thongs<WG2438>, Paul<WG3972> said<WG2036> unto<WG4314> the centurion<WG1543> that stood by<WG2476>, Is it lawful<WG1487><WG1832> for you<WG5213> to scourge<WG3147> a man<WG444> that is a Roman<WG4514>, and<WG2532> uncondemned<WG178>?


btext:
When<WG1161> the centurion<WG1543> heard<WG191> that, he went<WG4334> and told<WG518> the chief captain<WG5506>, saying<WG3004>, Take heed<WG3708> what<WG5101> thou doest<WG3195><WG4160>: for<WG1063> this<WG3778> man<WG444> is<WG2076> a Roman<WG4514>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> the chief captain<WG5506> came<WG4334>, and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Tell<WG3004> me<WG3427><WG1487>, art<WG1488> thou<WG4771> a Roman<WG4514><WG1161>? He said<WG5346>, Yea<WG3483>.


btext:
And<WG5037> the chief captain<WG5506> answered<WG611>, With a great<WG4183> sum<WG2774> obtained<WG2932> I<WG1473> this<WG5026> freedom<WG4174>. And<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> said<WG5346>, But<WG1161> I<WG1473><WG2532> was free born<WG1080>.


btext:
Then<WG3767> straightway<WG2112> they departed<WG868> from<WG575> him<WG846> which<WG3588> should<WG3195> have examined<WG426> him<WG846>: and<WG1161> the chief captain<WG5506> also<WG2532> was afraid<WG5399>, after he knew<WG1921> that<WG3754> he was<WG2076> a Roman<WG4514>, and<WG2532> because<WG3754> he had<WG2258> bound<WG1210> him<WG846>. / examined him: or, tortured him


btext:
<WG1161> On the morrow<WG1887>, because he would<WG1014> have known<WG1097> the certainty<WG804> wherefore<WG5101> he was accused<WG2723> of<WG3844> the Jews<WG2453>, he loosed<WG3089> him<WG846> from<WG575> his bands<WG1199>, and<WG2532> commanded<WG2753> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> all<WG3650> their<WG846> council<WG4892> to appear<WG2064>, and<WG2532> brought<WG2609> Paul<WG3972> down<WG2609>, and set him<WG2476> before<WG1519> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Paul<WG3972>, earnestly beholding<WG816> the council<WG4892>, said<WG2036>, Men<WG435> and brethren<WG80>, I<WG1473> have lived<WG4176> in all<WG3956> good<WG18> conscience<WG4893> before God<WG2316> until<WG891> this<WG5026> day<WG2250>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the high priest<WG749> Ananias<WG367> commanded<WG2004> them that stood by<WG3936> him<WG846> to smite<WG5180> him<WG846> on the mouth<WG4750>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said<WG2036> Paul<WG3972> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, God<WG2316> shall<WG3195> smite<WG5180> thee<WG4571>, thou whited<WG2867> wall<WG5109>: for<WG2532> sittest<WG2521> thou<WG4771> to judge<WG2919> me<WG3165> after<WG2596> the law<WG3551>, and<WG2532> commandest<WG2753> me<WG3165> to be smitten<WG5180> contrary to the law<WG3891>?


btext:
And<WG1161> they that stood by<WG3936> said<WG2036>, Revilest thou<WG3058> God's<WG2316> high priest<WG749>?


btext:
Then<WG5037> said<WG5346> Paul<WG3972>, I wist<WG1492> not<WG3756>, brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> he was<WG2076> the high priest<WG749>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, Thou shalt<WG2046> not<WG3756> speak<WG2046> evil<WG2560> of the ruler<WG758> of thy<WG4675> people<WG2992>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when Paul<WG3972> perceived<WG1097> that<WG3754> the one<WG1520> part<WG3313> were<WG2076> Sadducees<WG4523>, and<WG1161> the other<WG2087> Pharisees<WG5330>, he cried out<WG2896> in<WG1722> the council<WG4892>, Men<WG435> and brethren<WG80>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510> a Pharisee<WG5330>, the son<WG5207> of a Pharisee<WG5330>: of<WG4012> the hope<WG1680> and<WG2532> resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498> I<WG1473> am called in question<WG2919>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he<WG846> had<WG2980> so<WG5124> said<WG2980>, there arose<WG1096> a dissension<WG4714> between the Pharisees<WG5330> and<WG2532> the Sadducees<WG4523>: and<WG2532> the multitude<WG4128> was divided<WG4977>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG3303> the Sadducees<WG4523> say<WG3004> that there is<WG1511> no<WG3361> resurrection<WG386>, neither<WG3366> angel<WG32>, nor<WG3383> spirit<WG4151>: but<WG1161> the Pharisees<WG5330> confess<WG3670> both<WG297>.


btext:
And<WG1161> there arose<WG1096> a great<WG3173> cry<WG2906>: and<WG2532> the scribes<WG1122> that were of the Pharisees'<WG5330> part<WG3313> arose<WG450>, and strove<WG1264>, saying<WG3004>, We find<WG2147> no<WG3762> evil<WG2556> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> man<WG444>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> a spirit<WG4151> or<WG2228> an angel<WG32> hath spoken<WG2980> to him<WG846>, let us<WG2313> not<WG3361> fight<WG2313> against God.


btext:
And<WG1161> when there arose<WG1096> a great<WG4183> dissension<WG4714>, the chief captain<WG5506>, fearing<WG2125> lest<WG3361> Paul<WG3972> should have been pulled in pieces<WG1288> of<WG5259> them<WG846>, commanded<WG2753> the soldiers<WG4753> to go down<WG2597>, and to take<WG726> him<WG846> by force<WG726> from<WG1537> among<WG3319> them<WG846>, and<WG5037> to bring<WG71> him into<WG1519> the castle<WG3925>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the night<WG3571> following<WG1966> the Lord<WG2962> stood by<WG2186> him<WG846>, and said<WG2036>, Be of good cheer<WG2293>, Paul<WG3972>: for<WG1063> as<WG5613> thou hast testified<WG1263> of<WG4012> me<WG1700> in<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>, so<WG3779> must<WG1163> thou<WG4571> bear witness<WG3140> also<WG2532> at<WG1519> Rome<WG4516>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when it was<WG1096> day<WG2250>, certain<WG5100> of the Jews<WG2453> banded together<WG4160><WG4963>, and bound<WG332> themselves<WG1438> under a curse<WG332>, saying<WG3004> that they would<WG5315> neither<WG3383> eat<WG5315> nor<WG3383> drink<WG4095> till<WG2193><WG3739> they had killed<WG615> Paul<WG3972>. / under a curse: or, with an oath of execration


btext:
And<WG1161> they were<WG2258> more than<WG4119> forty<WG5062> which<WG3588> had made<WG4160> this<WG5026> conspiracy<WG4945>.


btext:
And they<WG3748> came to<WG4334> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245>, and said<WG2036>, We have bound<WG332> ourselves<WG1438> under a great curse<WG331>, that we will eat<WG1089> nothing<WG3367> until<WG2193><WG3739> we have slain<WG615> Paul<WG3972>.


btext:
Now<WG3568> therefore<WG3767> ye<WG5210> with<WG4862> the council<WG4892> signify<WG1718> to the chief captain<WG5506> that<WG3704> he bring<WG2609> him<WG846> down<WG2609> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> to morrow<WG839>, as<WG5613> though ye would<WG3195> enquire<WG1231> something more perfectly<WG197> concerning<WG4012> him<WG846>: and<WG1161> we<WG2249>, or ever<WG4253> he<WG846> come near<WG1448>, are<WG2070> ready<WG2092> to kill<WG337> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when Paul's<WG3972> sister's<WG79> son<WG5207> heard<WG191> of their lying in wait<WG1749>, he went<WG3854> and<WG2532> entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the castle<WG3925>, and told<WG518> Paul<WG3972>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> called<WG4341> one<WG1520> of the centurions<WG1543> unto him, and said<WG5346>, Bring<WG520> this<WG5126> young man<WG3494> unto<WG4314> the chief captain<WG5506>: for<WG1063> he hath<WG2192> a certain thing<WG5100> to tell<WG518> him<WG846>.


btext:
So<WG3767><WG3303> he took<WG3880> him<WG846>, and brought<WG71> him to<WG4314> the chief captain<WG5506>, and<WG2532> said<WG5346>, Paul<WG3972> the prisoner<WG1198> called<WG4341> me<WG3165> unto him, and prayed me<WG2065> to bring<WG71> this<WG5126> young man<WG3494> unto<WG4314> thee<WG4571>, who hath<WG2192> something<WG5100> to say<WG2980> unto thee<WG4671>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> the chief captain<WG5506> took<WG1949> him<WG846> by the hand<WG5495>, and<WG2532> went with him aside<WG402> privately<WG2596><WG2398>, and asked<WG4441> him, What<WG5101> is<WG2076> that<WG3739> thou hast<WG2192> to tell<WG518> me<WG3427>?


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036><WG3754>, The Jews<WG2453> have agreed<WG4934> to desire<WG2065> thee<WG4571> that<WG3704> thou wouldest bring down<WG2609> Paul<WG3972> to morrow<WG839> into<WG1519> the council<WG4892>, as<WG5613> though they would<WG3195> enquire<WG4441> somewhat<WG5100> of<WG4012> him<WG846> more perfectly<WG197>.


btext:
But<WG3767> do<WG3982> not<WG3361> thou<WG4771> yield<WG3982> unto them<WG846>: for<WG1063> there lie in wait for<WG1748> him<WG846> of<WG1537> them<WG846> more than<WG4119> forty<WG5062> men<WG435>, which<WG3748> have bound<WG332> themselves<WG1438> with an oath<WG332>, that they will<WG5315> neither<WG3383> eat<WG5315> nor<WG3383> drink<WG4095> till<WG2193><WG3739> they have killed<WG337> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> now<WG3568> are they<WG1526> ready<WG2092>, looking for<WG4327> a promise<WG1860> from<WG575> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
So<WG3303><WG3767> the chief captain<WG5506> then let<WG630> the young man<WG3494> depart<WG630>, and charged<WG3853> him, See thou tell<WG1583> no man<WG3367> that<WG3754> thou hast shewed<WG1718> these things<WG5023> to<WG4314> me<WG3165>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he called unto<WG4341> him<WG5100> two<WG1417> centurions<WG1543>, saying<WG2036>, Make ready<WG2090> two hundred<WG1250> soldiers<WG4757> to<WG3704> go<WG4198> to<WG2193> Caesarea<WG2542>, and<WG2532> horsemen<WG2460> threescore and ten<WG1440>, and<WG2532> spearmen<WG1187> two hundred<WG1250>, at<WG575> the third<WG5154> hour<WG5610> of the night<WG3571>;


btext:
And<WG5037> provide<WG3936> them beasts<WG2934>, that<WG2443> they may set<WG1913> Paul<WG3972> on<WG1913>, and bring him safe<WG1295> unto<WG4314> Felix<WG5344> the governor<WG2232>.


btext:
Claudius<WG2804> Lysias<WG3079> unto the most excellent<WG2903> governor<WG2232> Felix<WG5344> sendeth greeting<WG5463>.


btext:
This<WG5126> man<WG435> was taken<WG4815> of<WG5259> the Jews<WG2453>, and<WG2532> should<WG3195> have been killed<WG337> of<WG5259> them<WG846>: then came I<WG2186> with<WG4862> an army<WG4753>, and rescued<WG1807> him<WG846>, having understood<WG3129> that<WG3754> he was<WG2076> a Roman<WG4514>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG1014> I would<WG1014> have known<WG1097> the cause<WG156> wherefore<WG1223><WG3739> they accused<WG1458> him<WG846>, I brought<WG2609> him<WG846> forth<WG2609> into<WG1519> their<WG846> council<WG4892>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> I perceived<WG2147> to be accused<WG1458> of<WG4012> questions<WG2213> of their<WG846> law<WG3551>, but<WG1161> to have<WG2192> nothing<WG3367> laid to his charge<WG1462> worthy<WG514> of death<WG2288> or<WG2228> of bonds<WG1199>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when it was told<WG3377> me<WG3427> how that<WG5259> the Jews<WG2453> laid wait<WG1917><WG3195><WG1510> for<WG1519> the man<WG435>, I sent<WG3992> straightway<WG1824> to<WG4314> thee<WG4571>, and gave commandment<WG3853> to his accusers<WG2725> also<WG2532> to say<WG3004> before<WG1909> thee<WG4675> what they had against<WG4314> him<WG846>. Farewell<WG4517>.


btext:
Then<WG3767><WG3303> the soldiers<WG4757>, as<WG2596> it was commanded<WG1299> them<WG846>, took<WG353> Paul<WG3972>, and brought<WG71> him by<WG1223> night<WG3571> to<WG1519> Antipatris<WG494>.


btext:
<WG1161> On the morrow<WG1887> they left<WG1439> the horsemen<WG2460> to go<WG4198> with<WG4862> him<WG846>, and returned<WG5290> to<WG1519> the castle<WG3925>:


btext:
Who<WG3748>, when they came<WG1525> to<WG1519> Caesarea<WG2542>, and<WG2532> delivered<WG325> the epistle<WG1992> to the governor<WG2232>, presented<WG3936> Paul<WG3972> also<WG2532> before him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when the governor<WG2232> had read<WG314> the letter,<WG2532> he asked<WG1905> of<WG1537> what<WG4169> province<WG1885> he was<WG2076>. And<WG2532> when he understood<WG4441> that<WG3754> he was of<WG575> Cilicia<WG2791>;


btext:
I will hear<WG1251> thee<WG4675>, said he<WG5346>, when<WG3752> thine<WG4675> accusers<WG2725> are<WG3854> also<WG2532> come<WG3854>. And<WG5037> he commanded<WG2753> him<WG846> to be kept<WG5442> in<WG1722> Herod's<WG2264> judgment hall<WG4232>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> five<WG4002> days<WG2250> Ananias<WG367> the high priest<WG749> descended<WG2597> with<WG3326> the elders<WG4245>, and<WG2532> with a certain<WG5100> orator<WG4489> named Tertullus<WG5061>, who<WG3748> informed<WG1718> the governor<WG2232> against<WG2596> Paul<WG3972>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he<WG846> was called forth<WG2564>, Tertullus<WG5061> began<WG756> to accuse<WG2723> him, saying<WG3004>, Seeing that by<WG1223> thee<WG4675> we enjoy<WG5177> great<WG4183> quietness<WG1515>, and<WG2532> that very worthy deeds<WG2735> are done<WG1096> unto this<WG5129> nation<WG1484> by<WG1223> thy<WG4674> providence<WG4307>,


btext:
<WG5037> We accept<WG588> it always<WG3839>, and<WG2532> in all places<WG3837>, most noble<WG2903> Felix<WG5344>, with<WG3326> all<WG3956> thankfulness<WG2169>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WG1161>, that<WG3363> I be<WG4119> not<WG3363><WG1909> further<WG4119> tedious<WG1465> unto thee<WG4571>, I pray<WG3870> thee<WG4571> that thou wouldest hear<WG191> us<WG2257> of thy<WG4674> clemency<WG1932> a few words<WG4935>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we have found<WG2147> this<WG5126> man<WG435> a pestilent<WG3061> fellow, and<WG2532> a mover<WG2795> of sedition<WG4714> among all<WG3956> the Jews<WG2453> throughout<WG2596> the world<WG3625>, and<WG5037> a ringleader<WG4414> of the sect<WG139> of the Nazarenes<WG3480>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> also<WG2532> hath gone about<WG3985> to profane<WG953> the temple<WG2411><WG2532>: whom<WG3739> we took<WG2902>, and<WG2532> would<WG2309> have judged<WG2919> according<WG2596> to our<WG2251> law<WG3551>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the chief captain<WG5506> Lysias<WG3079> came<WG3928> upon us, and with<WG3326> great<WG4183> violence<WG970> took him away<WG520> out of<WG1537> our<WG2257> hands<WG5495>,


btext:
Commanding<WG2753> his<WG846> accusers<WG2725> to come<WG2064> unto<WG1909> thee<WG4571>: by examining<WG350> of<WG3844> whom<WG3739> thyself<WG846> mayest<WG1410> take knowledge<WG1921> of<WG4012> all<WG3956> these things<WG5130>, whereof<WG3739> we<WG2249> accuse<WG2723> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the Jews<WG2453> also<WG2532> assented<WG4934>, saying<WG5335> that these things<WG5023> were<WG2192> so<WG3779>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Paul<WG3972>, after that the governor<WG2232> had beckoned<WG3506> unto him<WG846> to speak<WG3004>, answered<WG611>, Forasmuch as I know<WG1987> that thou<WG4571> hast been<WG5607> of<WG1537> many<WG4183> years<WG2094> a judge<WG2923> unto this<WG5129> nation<WG1484>, I do<WG626> the more cheerfully<WG2115> answer<WG626> for<WG4012> myself<WG1683>:


btext:
Because that thou<WG4675> mayest<WG1410> understand<WG1097>, that<WG3754> there are<WG1526> yet but<WG2228><WG3756> twelve<WG1177> days<WG2250><WG4119> since<WG575><WG3739> I<WG3427> went up<WG305> to<WG1722> Jerusalem<WG2419> for to worship<WG4352>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they neither<WG3777> found<WG2147> me<WG3165> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411> disputing<WG1256> with<WG4314> any man<WG5100>, neither<WG2228> raising up<WG1999><WG4160> the people<WG3793><WG1999>, neither<WG3777> in<WG1722> the synagogues<WG4864>, nor<WG3777> in<WG2596> the city<WG4172>:


btext:
Neither<WG3777> can<WG1410> they prove<WG3936><WG3165> the things<WG4012> whereof<WG3739> they<WG2723> now<WG3568> accuse<WG2723> me<WG3450>.


btext:
But<WG1161> this<WG5124> I confess<WG3670> unto thee<WG4671>, that<WG3754> after<WG2596> the way<WG3598> which<WG3739> they call<WG3004> heresy<WG139>, so<WG3779> worship I<WG3000> the God<WG2316> of my fathers<WG3971>, believing<WG4100> all things<WG3956> which<WG3588> are written<WG1125> in<WG2596> the law<WG3551> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the prophets<WG4396>:


btext:
And have<WG2192> hope<WG1680> toward<WG1519> God<WG2316>, which<WG3739> they<WG3778> themselves<WG846> also<WG2532> allow<WG4327>, that there shall be<WG3195><WG1510> a resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>, both<WG5037> of the just<WG1342> and<WG2532> unjust<WG94>.


btext:
And<WG1161> herein<WG1722><WG5129> do I exercise<WG778> myself<WG846>, to have<WG2192> always<WG1275> a conscience<WG4893> void of offence<WG677> toward<WG4314> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> toward men<WG444>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> after<WG1223> many<WG4119> years<WG2094> I came<WG3854> to bring<WG4160> alms<WG1654> to<WG1519> my<WG3450> nation<WG1484>, and<WG2532> offerings<WG4376>.


btext:
<WG1161> Whereupon<WG1722><WG3739> certain<WG5100> Jews<WG2453> from<WG575> Asia<WG773> found<WG2147> me<WG3165> purified<WG48> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, neither<WG3756> with<WG3326> multitude<WG3793>, nor<WG3761> with<WG3326> tumult<WG2351>.


btext:
Who<WG3739> ought<WG1163><WG1163> to have been here<WG3918> before<WG1909> thee<WG4675>, and<WG2532> object<WG2723>, if<WG1536> they had<WG2192> ought<WG1536> against<WG4314> me<WG3165>.


btext:
Or else<WG2228> let<WG2036> these<WG846> same<WG3778> here say<WG2036>, if<WG1536> they have found<WG2147> any<WG1536> evil doing<WG92> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>, while I<WG3450> stood<WG2476> before<WG1909> the council<WG4892>,


btext:
Except<WG2228> it be for<WG4012> this<WG5026> one<WG3391> voice<WG5456>, that<WG3739> I cried<WG2896> standing<WG2476> among<WG1722> them<WG846>, Touching<WG3754><WG4012> the resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498> I<WG1473> am called in question<WG2919> by<WG5259> you<WG5216> this day<WG4594>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when Felix<WG5344> heard<WG191> these things<WG5023>, having more perfect<WG197> knowledge<WG1492> of<WG4012> that way<WG3598>, he deferred<WG306> them<WG846>, and said<WG2036>, When<WG3752> Lysias<WG3079> the chief captain<WG5506> shall come down<WG2597>, I will know the uttermost<WG1231> of your<WG5209> matter<WG2596>.


btext:
And<WG5037> he commanded<WG1299> a centurion<WG1543> to keep<WG5083> Paul<WG3972>, and<WG5037> to let him have<WG2192> liberty<WG425>, and<WG2532> that he should forbid<WG2967> none<WG3367> of his<WG846> acquaintance<WG2398> to minister<WG5256> or<WG2228> come<WG4334> unto him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> certain<WG5100> days<WG2250>, when Felix<WG5344> came<WG3854> with<WG4862> his<WG846> wife<WG1135> Drusilla<WG1409>, which was<WG5607> a Jewess<WG2453>, he sent for<WG3343> Paul<WG3972>, and<WG2532> heard<WG191> him<WG846> concerning<WG4012> the faith<WG4102> in<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as he<WG846> reasoned<WG1256> of<WG4012> righteousness<WG1343>, temperance<WG2532><WG1466>, and<WG2532> judgment<WG2917> to come<WG3195><WG1510>, Felix<WG5344> trembled<WG1096><WG1719>, and answered<WG611>, Go thy way<WG4198> for this time<WG3568>; when<WG1161> I have<WG2192><WG3335> a convenient season<WG2540>, I will call for<WG3333> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
He hoped<WG1679> also<WG260><WG1161><WG2532> that<WG3754> money<WG5536> should have been given<WG1325> him<WG846> of<WG5259> Paul<WG3972>, that<WG3704> he might loose<WG3089> him<WG846>: wherefore<WG1352> he sent for<WG3343> him<WG846> the oftener<WG4437>, and<WG2532> communed with<WG3656> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> after<WG4137> two years<WG1333> Porcius<WG4201> Festus<WG5347> came<WG2983> into Felix'<WG5344> room<WG1240>: and<WG5037> Felix<WG5344>, willing<WG2309> to shew<WG2698> the Jews<WG2453> a pleasure<WG5485>, left<WG2641> Paul<WG3972> bound<WG1210>.


btext:
Now<WG3767> when Festus<WG5347> was come<WG1910> into the province<WG1885>, after<WG3326> three<WG5140> days<WG2250> he ascended<WG305> from<WG575> Caesarea<WG2542> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> the high priest<WG749> and<WG2532> the chief<WG4413> of the Jews<WG2453> informed<WG1718> him<WG846> against<WG2596> Paul<WG3972>, and<WG2532> besought<WG3870> him<WG846>,


btext:
And desired<WG154> favour<WG5485> against<WG2596> him<WG846>, that<WG3704> he would send for<WG3343> him<WG846> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>, laying<WG4160> wait<WG1747> in<WG2596> the way<WG3598> to kill<WG337> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG3303><WG3767> Festus<WG5347> answered<WG611>, that Paul<WG3972> should be kept<WG5083> at<WG1722> Caesarea<WG2542>, and<WG1161> that he himself<WG1438> would<WG3195> depart<WG1607><WG1722> shortly<WG5034> thither.


btext:
Let them therefore<WG3767>, said<WG5346> he, which among<WG1722> you<WG5213> are able<WG1415>, go down with<WG4782> me, and accuse<WG2723> this<WG846> man<WG435>, if<WG1536> there be<WG2076> any wickedness<WG1536> in<WG1722> him<WG5129>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he had tarried<WG1304> among<WG1722> them<WG846> more<WG4119> than<WG2228> ten<WG1176> days<WG2250>, he went down<WG2597> unto<WG1519> Caesarea<WG2542>; and the next day<WG1887> sitting<WG2523> on<WG1909> the judgment seat<WG968> commanded<WG2753> Paul<WG3972> to be brought<WG71>. / more…: or, as some copies read, no more than eight or ten days


btext:
And<WG1161> when he<WG846> was come<WG3854>, the Jews<WG2453> which came down<WG2597> from<WG575> Jerusalem<WG2414> stood round about<WG4026>, and<WG2532> laid<WG5342> many<WG4183> and grievous<WG926> complaints<WG157> against<WG2596> Paul<WG3972>, which<WG3739> they could<WG2480> not<WG3756> prove<WG584>.


btext:
While he answered<WG626> for himself<WG846>, Neither<WG3754><WG3777> against<WG1519> the law<WG3551> of the Jews<WG2453>, neither<WG3777> against<WG1519> the temple<WG2411>, nor yet<WG3777> against<WG1519> Caesar<WG2541>, have I offended<WG264> any thing at all<WG5100>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Festus<WG5347>, willing<WG2309> to do<WG2698> the Jews<WG2453> a pleasure<WG5485>, answered<WG611> Paul<WG3972>, and said<WG2036>, Wilt thou<WG2309> go up<WG305> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>, and there<WG1563> be judged<WG2919> of<WG4012> these things<WG5130> before<WG1909> me<WG1700>?


btext:
Then<WG1161> said<WG2036> Paul<WG3972>, I stand<WG1510><WG2476> at<WG1909> Caesar's<WG2541> judgment seat<WG968>, where<WG3757> I<WG3165> ought<WG1163> to be judged<WG2919>: to the Jews<WG2453> have I done<WG91> no<WG3762> wrong<WG91>, as<WG5613><WG2532> thou<WG4771> very well<WG2566> knowest<WG1921>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487><WG3303> I be an offender<WG91>, or<WG2532> have committed<WG4238> any thing<WG5100> worthy<WG514> of death<WG2288>, I refuse<WG3868> not<WG3756> to die<WG599>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> there be<WG2076> none<WG3762> of these things<WG3739> whereof these<WG3778> accuse<WG2723> me<WG3450>, no man<WG3762> may<WG1410> deliver<WG5483> me<WG3165> unto them<WG846>. I appeal unto<WG1941> Caesar<WG2541>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> Festus<WG5347>, when he had conferred<WG4814> with<WG3326> the council<WG4824>, answered<WG611>, Hast thou appealed unto<WG1941> Caesar<WG2541>? unto<WG1909> Caesar<WG2541> shalt thou go<WG4198>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG1230> certain<WG5100> days<WG2250> king<WG935> Agrippa<WG67> and<WG2532> Bernice<WG959> came<WG2658> unto<WG1519> Caesarea<WG2542> to salute<WG782> Festus<WG5347>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> they had been<WG1304> there<WG1563> many<WG4119> days<WG2250>, Festus<WG5347> declared<WG394> Paul's<WG3972> cause<WG2596> unto the king<WG935>, saying<WG3004>, There is<WG2076> a certain<WG5100> man<WG435> left<WG2641> in bonds<WG1198> by<WG5259> Felix<WG5344>:


btext:
About<WG4012> whom<WG3739>, when<WG1096> I<WG3450> was<WG1096> at<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>, the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> the elders<WG4245> of the Jews<WG2453> informed<WG1718> me, desiring<WG154> to have judgment<WG1349> against<WG2596> him<WG846>.


btext:
To<WG4314> whom<WG3739> I answered<WG611><WG3754>, It is<WG2076> not<WG3756> the manner<WG1485> of the Romans<WG4514> to deliver<WG5483> any<WG5100> man<WG444> to<WG1519> die<WG684>, before<WG4250> that<WG2228> he which is accused<WG2723> have<WG2192> the accusers<WG2725> face to face<WG2596><WG4383><WG5037>, and have<WG2983> licence<WG5117> to answer for himself<WG627> concerning<WG4012> the crime laid against him<WG1462>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767>, when they<WG846> were come<WG4905> hither<WG1759>, without<WG4160> any<WG3367> delay<WG311> on the morrow<WG1836> I sat<WG2523> on<WG1909> the judgment seat<WG968>, and commanded<WG2753> the man<WG435> to be brought forth<WG71>.


btext:
Against<WG4012> whom<WG3739> when the accusers<WG2725> stood up<WG2476>, they brought<WG2018> none<WG3762> accusation<WG156> of such things as<WG3739> I<WG1473> supposed<WG5282>:


btext:
But<WG1161> had<WG2192> certain<WG5100> questions<WG2213> against<WG4314> him<WG846> of<WG4012> their own<WG2398> superstition<WG1175>, and<WG2532> of<WG4012> one<WG5100> Jesus<WG2424>, which was dead<WG2348>, whom<WG3739> Paul<WG3972> affirmed<WG5335> to be alive<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG1161> because I<WG1473> doubted<WG639> of<WG1519> such<WG5127> manner<WG4012> of questions<WG2214>, I asked<WG3004> him whether<WG1487> he would<WG1014> go<WG4198> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>, and there<WG2546> be judged<WG2919> of<WG4012> these matters<WG5130>. / I doubted…: or, I was doubtful how to enquire hereof


btext:
But<WG1161> when Paul<WG3972> had appealed<WG1941> to be reserved<WG5083><WG846> unto<WG1519> the hearing<WG1233> of Augustus<WG4575>, I commanded<WG2753> him<WG846> to be kept<WG5083> till<WG2193><WG3739> I might send<WG3992> him<WG846> to<WG4314> Caesar<WG2541>. / hearing: or, judgment


btext:
Then<WG1161> Agrippa<WG67> said<WG5346> unto<WG4314> Festus<WG5347>, I would<WG1014> also<WG2532> hear<WG191> the man<WG444> myself<WG846>. To morrow<WG839><WG1161>, said<WG5346> he, thou shalt hear<WG191> him<WG846>.


btext:
And on the morrow<WG1887>, when<WG3767> Agrippa<WG67> was come<WG2064>, and<WG2532> Bernice<WG959>, with<WG3326> great<WG4183> pomp<WG5325>, and<WG2532> was entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the place of hearing<WG201>, with<WG4862><WG5037> the chief captains<WG5506>, and<WG2532> principal<WG2596><WG1851> men<WG435> of<WG5607> the city<WG4172>, at<WG2532> Festus'<WG5347> commandment<WG2753> Paul<WG3972> was brought forth<WG71>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Festus<WG5347> said<WG5346>, King<WG935> Agrippa<WG67>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> men<WG435> which<WG3588> are here present<WG4840> with us<WG2254>, ye see<WG2334> this man<WG5126>, about<WG4012> whom<WG3739> all<WG3956> the multitude<WG4128> of the Jews<WG2453> have dealt<WG1793> with me<WG3427>, both<WG5037> at<WG1722> Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG2532> also here<WG1759>, crying<WG1916> that he ought<WG1163> not<WG3361> to live<WG2198> any longer<WG3371>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when I<WG1473> found<WG2638> that he<WG846> had committed<WG4238> nothing<WG3367> worthy<WG514> of death<WG2288>, and<WG2532><WG1161> that he himself<WG846> hath appealed<WG5127> to<WG1941> Augustus<WG4575>, I have determined<WG2919> to send<WG3992> him<WG846>.


btext:
Of<WG4012> whom<WG3739> I have<WG2192> no<WG3756> certain<WG804> thing<WG5100> to write<WG1125> unto my lord<WG2962>. Wherefore<WG1352> I have brought<WG4254> him<WG846> forth<WG4254> before<WG1909> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> specially<WG3122> before<WG1909> thee<WG4675>, O king<WG935> Agrippa<WG67>, that<WG3704>, after examination<WG351> had<WG1096>, I might have<WG2192> somewhat<WG5100> to write<WG1125>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it seemeth<WG1380> to me<WG3427> unreasonable<WG249> to send<WG3992> a prisoner<WG1198>, and<WG2532> not withal<WG3361> to signify<WG4591> the crimes<WG156> laid against<WG2596> him<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Agrippa<WG67> said<WG5346> unto<WG4314> Paul<WG3972>, Thou<WG4671> art permitted<WG2010> to speak<WG3004> for<WG5228> thyself<WG4572>. Then<WG5119> Paul<WG3972> stretched forth<WG1614> the hand<WG5495>, and answered for himself<WG626>:


btext:
I think<WG2233> myself<WG1683> happy<WG3107>, king<WG935> Agrippa<WG67>, because I shall<WG3195> answer for myself<WG626> this day<WG4594> before<WG1909> thee<WG4675> touching<WG4012> all the things<WG3956> whereof<WG3739> I am accused<WG1458> of<WG5259> the Jews<WG2453>:


btext:
Especially<WG3122> because I know<WG1492> thee<WG4571> to be<WG5607> expert<WG1109><WG5037> in all<WG3956> customs<WG1485> and<WG2532> questions<WG2213> which are among<WG2596> the Jews<WG2453>: wherefore<WG1352> I beseech<WG1189> thee<WG4675> to hear<WG191> me<WG3450> patiently<WG3116>.


btext:
My<WG3450> manner<WG3303><WG3767> of life<WG981> from<WG1537> my youth<WG3503>, which<WG3588> was<WG1096> at<WG575> the first<WG746> among<WG1722> mine<WG3450> own nation<WG1484> at<WG1722> Jerusalem<WG2414>, know<WG2467> all<WG3956> the Jews<WG2453>;


btext:
Which knew<WG4267> me<WG3165> from the beginning<WG509>, if<WG1437> they would<WG2309> testify<WG3140>, that<WG3754> after<WG2596> the most straitest<WG196> sect<WG139> of our<WG2251> religion<WG2356> I lived<WG2198> a Pharisee<WG5330>.


btext:
And<WG2532> now<WG3568> I stand<WG2476> and am judged<WG2919> for<WG1909> the hope<WG1680> of the promise<WG1860> made<WG1096> of<WG5259> God<WG2316> unto<WG4314> our fathers<WG3962>:


btext:
Unto<WG1519> which<WG3739> promise our<WG2257> twelve tribes<WG1429>, instantly<WG1722><WG1616> serving<WG3000> God day<WG2250> and<WG2532> night<WG3571>, hope<WG1679> to come<WG2658>. For<WG4012> which<WG3739> hope's sake<WG1680>, king<WG935> Agrippa<WG67>, I am accused<WG1458> of<WG5259> the Jews<WG2453>. / day and night: Gr. night and day


btext:
Why<WG5101> should it be thought a thing<WG2919> incredible<WG571> with<WG3844> you<WG5213>, that<WG1487> God<WG2316> should raise<WG1453> the dead<WG3498>?


btext:
I<WG1473> verily<WG3303><WG3767> thought<WG1380> with myself<WG1683>, that I ought<WG1163> to do<WG4238> many things<WG4183> contrary<WG1727> to<WG4314> the name<WG3686> of Jesus<WG2424> of Nazareth<WG3480>.


btext:
Which thing<WG3739> I<WG4160> also<WG2532> did<WG4160> in<WG1722> Jerusalem<WG2414>: and<WG2532> many<WG4183> of the saints<WG40> did<WG2623> I<WG1473> shut up<WG2623> in prison<WG5438>, having received<WG2983> authority<WG1849> from<WG3844> the chief priests<WG749>; and<WG5037> when they<WG846> were put to death<WG337>, I gave<WG2702> my voice<WG5586> against them.


btext:
And<WG2532> I punished<WG5097> them<WG846> oft<WG4178> in<WG2596> every<WG3956> synagogue<WG4864>, and compelled<WG315> them to blaspheme<WG987>; and<WG5037> being<WG1693> exceedingly<WG4057> mad against<WG1693> them<WG846>, I persecuted<WG1377> them even<WG2532> unto<WG1519><WG2193> strange<WG1854> cities<WG4172>.


btext:
<WG2532> Whereupon<WG1722><WG3739> as I went<WG4198> to<WG1519> Damascus<WG1154> with<WG3326> authority<WG1849> and<WG2532> commission<WG2011> from<WG3844> the chief priests<WG749>,


btext:
At midday<WG2250><WG3319>, O king<WG935>, I saw<WG1492> in<WG2596> the way<WG3598> a light<WG5457> from heaven<WG3771>, above<WG5228> the brightness<WG2987> of the sun<WG2246>, shining round about<WG4034> me<WG3165> and<WG2532> them which journeyed<WG4198> with<WG4862> me<WG1698>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when we<WG2257> were<WG2667> all<WG3956> fallen<WG2667> to<WG1519> the earth<WG1093>, I heard<WG191> a voice<WG5456> speaking<WG2980> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004> in the Hebrew<WG1446> tongue<WG1258>, Saul<WG4549>, Saul<WG4549>, why<WG5101> persecutest thou<WG1377> me<WG3165>? it is hard<WG4642> for thee<WG4671> to kick<WG2979> against<WG4314> the pricks<WG2759>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I<WG1473> said<WG2036>, Who<WG5101> art thou<WG1488>, Lord<WG2962>? And<WG1161> he said<WG2036>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510> Jesus<WG2424> whom<WG3739> thou<WG4771> persecutest<WG1377>.


btext:
But<WG235> rise<WG450>, and<WG2532> stand<WG2476> upon<WG1909> thy<WG4675> feet<WG4228>: for<WG1063> I have appeared<WG3700> unto thee<WG4671> for<WG1519> this purpose<WG5124>, to make<WG4400> thee<WG4571> a minister<WG5257> and<WG2532> a witness<WG3144> both<WG5037> of these things which<WG3739> thou hast seen<WG1492>, and<WG5037> of those things in the which<WG3739> I will appear<WG3700> unto thee<WG4671>;


btext:
Delivering<WG1807> thee<WG4571> from<WG1537> the people<WG2992>, and<WG2532> from the Gentiles<WG1484>, unto<WG1519> whom<WG3739> now<WG3568> I send<WG649> thee<WG4571>,


btext:
To open<WG455> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788>, and to turn<WG1994> them from<WG575> darkness<WG4655> to<WG1519> light<WG5457>, and<WG2532> from the power<WG1849> of Satan<WG4567> unto<WG1909> God<WG2316>, that they<WG846> may receive<WG2983> forgiveness<WG859> of sins<WG266>, and<WG2532> inheritance<WG2819> among<WG1722> them which are sanctified<WG37> by faith<WG4102> that is in<WG1519> me<WG1691>.


btext:
Whereupon<WG3606>, O king<WG935> Agrippa<WG67>, I was<WG1096> not<WG3756> disobedient<WG545> unto the heavenly<WG3770> vision<WG3701>:


btext:
But<WG235> shewed<WG518><WG518> first<WG4412> unto them of<WG1722> Damascus<WG1154>, and<WG2532> at Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG5037> throughout<WG1519> all<WG3956> the coasts<WG5561> of Judaea<WG2449>, and<WG2532> then to the Gentiles<WG1484>, that they should repent<WG3340> and<WG2532> turn<WG1994> to<WG1909> God<WG2316>, and do<WG4238> works<WG2041> meet<WG514> for repentance<WG3341>.


btext:
For<WG1752> these causes<WG5130> the Jews<WG2453> caught<WG4815> me<WG3165> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, and went about<WG3987> to kill<WG1315> me.


btext:
Having<WG5177> therefore<WG3767> obtained<WG5177> help<WG1947> of<WG3844> God<WG2316>, I continue<WG2476> unto<WG891> this<WG5026> day<WG2250>, witnessing<WG3140> both<WG5037> to small<WG3398> and<WG2532> great<WG3173>, saying<WG3004> none other things<WG3762> than<WG1622> those which<WG3739><WG5037> the prophets<WG4396> and<WG2532> Moses<WG3475> did say<WG2980> should<WG3195> come<WG1096>:


btext:
That<WG1487> Christ<WG5547> should suffer<WG3805>, and that<WG1487> he should be the first<WG4413> that should rise<WG386> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and should<WG3195> shew<WG2605> light<WG5457> unto the people<WG2992>, and<WG2532> to the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as he<WG846> thus<WG5023> spake for himself<WG626>, Festus<WG5347> said<WG5346> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, Paul<WG3972>, thou art beside thyself<WG3105>; much<WG4183> learning<WG1121> doth make<WG4062> thee<WG4571> mad<WG1519><WG3130>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he said<WG5346>, I am<WG3105> not<WG3756> mad<WG3105>, most noble<WG2903> Festus<WG5347>; but<WG235> speak forth<WG669> the words<WG4487> of truth<WG225> and<WG2532> soberness<WG4997>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the king<WG935> knoweth<WG1987> of<WG4012> these<WG5130> things, before<WG4314> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> I speak<WG2980> freely<WG3955>: for<WG1063> I am persuaded<WG3982> that<WG3756> none<WG5100><WG3762> of these things<WG5130> are hidden<WG2990> from him<WG846>; for<WG1063> this thing<WG5124> was<WG2076> not<WG3756> done<WG4238> in<WG1722> a corner<WG1137>.


btext:
King<WG935> Agrippa<WG67>, believest thou<WG4100> the prophets<WG4396>? I know<WG1492> that<WG3754> thou believest<WG4100>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Agrippa<WG67> said<WG5346> unto<WG4314> Paul<WG3972>, Almost<WG1722><WG3641> thou persuadest<WG3982> me<WG3165> to be<WG1096> a Christian<WG5546>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> said<WG2036>, I would<WG302><WG2172> to God<WG2316>, that not<WG3756> only<WG3440> thou<WG4571>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> all<WG3956> that hear<WG191> me<WG3450> this day<WG4594>, were<WG1096> both<WG2532> almost<WG1722><WG3641>, and<WG2532> altogether<WG1722><WG4183> such<WG5108> as<WG3697><WG2504> I am<WG1510>, except<WG3924> these<WG5130> bonds<WG1199>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> had<WG2036> thus<WG5023> spoken<WG2036>, the king<WG935> rose up<WG450>, and<WG2532> the governor<WG2232>, and<WG5037> Bernice<WG959>, and<WG2532> they that sat with<WG4775> them<WG846>:


btext:
And<WG2532> when they were gone aside<WG402>, they talked<WG2980> between<WG4314> themselves<WG240>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, This<WG3778> man<WG444> doeth<WG4238> nothing<WG3762> worthy<WG514> of death<WG2288> or<WG2228> of bonds<WG1199>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> said<WG5346> Agrippa<WG67> unto Festus<WG5347>, This<WG3778> man<WG444> might<WG1410> have been set at liberty<WG630>, if<WG1508> he had<WG1941> not<WG1508> appealed unto<WG1941> Caesar<WG2541>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> it was determined<WG2919> that we<WG2248> should sail<WG636> into<WG1519> Italy<WG2482>, they delivered<WG3860><WG5037> Paul<WG3972> and<WG2532> certain<WG5100> other<WG2087> prisoners<WG1202> unto one named<WG3686> Julius<WG2457>, a centurion<WG1543> of Augustus'<WG4575> band<WG4686>.


btext:
And<WG1161> entering<WG1910> into a ship<WG4143> of Adramyttium<WG98>, we launched<WG321>, meaning<WG3195> to sail<WG4126> by<WG2596> the coasts<WG5117> of Asia<WG773>; one Aristarchus<WG708>, a Macedonian<WG3110> of Thessalonica<WG2331>, being<WG5607> with<WG4862> us<WG2254>.


btext:
And<WG5037> the next<WG2087> day we touched<WG2609> at<WG1519> Sidon<WG4605>. And<WG5037> Julius<WG2457> courteously<WG5364> entreated<WG5530> Paul<WG3972>, and gave him liberty<WG2010> to go<WG4198> unto<WG4314> his friends<WG5384> to refresh himself<WG5177><WG1958>.


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And<WG2547> when we had launched<WG321> from thence<WG2547>, we sailed under<WG5284> Cyprus<WG2954>, because<WG1223> the winds<WG417> were<WG1511> contrary<WG1727>.


btext:
And<WG5037> when we had sailed over<WG1277> the sea<WG3989> of<WG2596> Cilicia<WG2791> and<WG2532> Pamphylia<WG3828>, we came<WG2718> to<WG1519> Myra<WG3460>, a city of Lycia<WG3073>.


btext:
And there<WG2546> the centurion<WG1543> found<WG2147> a ship<WG4143> of Alexandria<WG222> sailing<WG4126> into<WG1519> Italy<WG2482>; and he put<WG1688> us<WG2248> therein<WG1519><WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when we had sailed slowly<WG1020><WG1722> many<WG2425> days<WG2250>, and<WG2532> scarce<WG3433> were come<WG1096> over against<WG2596> Cnidus<WG2834>, the wind<WG417> not<WG3361> suffering<WG4330> us<WG2248>, we sailed under<WG5284> Crete<WG2914>, over against<WG2596> Salmone<WG4534>; / Crete: or, Candy


btext:
And<WG5037>, hardly<WG3433> passing<WG3881> it<WG846>, came<WG2064> unto<WG1519> a<WG5100> place<WG5117> which is called<WG2564> The fair<WG2570> havens<WG2568><WG3040>; nigh<WG1451> whereunto<WG3739> was<WG2258> the city<WG4172> of Lasea<WG2996>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when much<WG2425> time<WG5550> was spent<WG1230>, and<WG2532> when sailing<WG4144> was<WG5607> now<WG2235> dangerous<WG2000>, because<WG1223> the fast<WG3521> was<WG3928> now<WG2532> already<WG2235> past<WG3928>, Paul<WG3972> admonished<WG3867> them, / the fast: the fast was on the tenth day of the seventh month


btext:
And said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Sirs<WG435>, I perceive<WG2334> that<WG3754> this voyage<WG4144> will be<WG3195><WG1510> with<WG3326> hurt<WG5196> and<WG2532> much<WG4183> damage<WG2209>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> of the lading<WG5414> and<WG2532> ship<WG4143>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> of our<WG2257> lives<WG5590>. / hurt: or, injury


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1161> the centurion<WG1543> believed<WG3982> the master<WG2942> and<WG2532> the owner of the ship<WG3490>, more<WG3123> than<WG2228> those things which were spoken<WG3004> by<WG5259> Paul<WG3972>.


btext:
And<WG1161> because<WG5225> the haven<WG3040> was<WG5225> not commodious<WG428> to<WG4314> winter in<WG3915>, the more part<WG4119> advised<WG1012><WG5087> to depart<WG321> thence also<WG2547>, if<WG1513> by any means<WG4458> they might<WG1410> attain<WG2658> to<WG1519> Phenice<WG5405>, and there to winter<WG3914>; which is an haven<WG3040> of Crete<WG2914>, and lieth<WG991> toward<WG2596> the south west<WG3047> and<WG2532><WG2596> north west<WG5566>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when the south wind<WG3558> blew softly<WG5285>, supposing<WG1380> that they had obtained<WG2902> their purpose<WG4286>, loosing<WG142> thence, they sailed<WG3881> close by<WG788> Crete<WG2914>.


btext:
But<WG1161> not<WG3756> long<WG4183> after<WG3326> there arose<WG906> against<WG2596> it<WG846> a tempestuous<WG5189> wind<WG417>, called<WG2564> Euroclydon<WG2148>. / arose: or, beat


btext:
And<WG1161> when the ship<WG4143> was caught<WG4884>, and<WG2532> could<WG1410> not<WG3361> bear up into<WG503> the wind<WG417>, we let her drive<WG1929><WG5342>.


btext:
And<WG1161> running under<WG5295> a certain<WG5100> island<WG3519> which is called<WG2564> Clauda<WG2802>, we had<WG2480> much<WG3433> work<WG2480> to come by<WG4031><WG1096> the boat<WG4627>:


btext:
Which<WG3739> when they had taken up<WG142>, they used<WG5530> helps<WG996>, undergirding<WG5269> the ship<WG4143>; and<WG5037>, fearing<WG5399> lest<WG3361> they should fall<WG1601> into<WG1519> the quicksands<WG4950>, strake<WG5465> sail<WG4632>, and so<WG3779> were driven<WG5342>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we<WG2257> being exceedingly<WG4971> tossed with a tempest<WG5492>, the next<WG1836> day they lightened the ship<WG1546><WG4160>;


btext:
And<WG2532> the third<WG5154> day we cast out<WG4496> with our own hands<WG849> the tackling<WG4631> of the ship<WG4143>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when neither<WG3383> sun<WG2246> nor<WG3383> stars<WG798> in<WG1909> many<WG4119> days<WG2250> appeared<WG2014>, and<WG5037> no<WG3756> small<WG3641> tempest<WG5494> lay on<WG1945> us, all<WG3956> hope<WG1680> that we<WG2248> should be saved<WG4982> was<WG4014> then<WG3063> taken away<WG4014>.


btext:
But<WG1161> after<WG5225> long<WG4183> abstinence<WG776><WG5119> Paul<WG3972> stood forth<WG2476> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of them<WG846>, and said<WG2036>, Sirs<WG5599><WG435>, ye should<WG1163><WG3303> have hearkened<WG3980> unto me<WG3427>, and not<WG3361> have loosed<WG321> from<WG575> Crete<WG2914>, and<WG5037> to have gained<WG2770> this<WG5026> harm<WG5196> and<WG2532> loss<WG2209>.


btext:
And<WG2532> now<WG3569> I exhort<WG3867> you<WG5209> to be of good cheer<WG2114>: for<WG1063> there shall be<WG2071> no<WG3762> loss<WG580> of any man's life<WG5590> among<WG1537> you<WG5216>, but<WG4133> of the ship<WG4143>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there stood by<WG3936> me<WG3427> this<WG5026> night<WG3571> the angel<WG32> of God<WG2316>, whose<WG3739> I am<WG1510>, and<WG2532> whom<WG3739> I serve<WG3000>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Fear<WG5399> not<WG3361>, Paul<WG3972>; thou<WG4571> must<WG1163> be brought before<WG3936> Caesar<WG2541>: and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, God<WG2316> hath given<WG5483> thee<WG4671> all<WG3956> them that sail<WG4126> with<WG3326> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352>, sirs<WG435>, be of good cheer<WG2114>: for<WG1063> I believe<WG4100> God<WG2316>, that<WG3754> it<WG3779> shall be<WG2071> even<WG2596><WG3739> as<WG5158> it was told<WG2980> me<WG3427>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG1161> we<WG2248> must<WG1163> be cast<WG1601> upon<WG1519> a certain<WG5100> island<WG3520>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG5613> the fourteenth<WG5065> night<WG3571> was come<WG1096>, as we<WG2257> were driven up and down<WG1308> in<WG1722> Adria<WG99>, about<WG2596> midnight<WG3319><WG3571> the shipmen<WG3492> deemed<WG5282> that they<WG846> drew near<WG4317> to some<WG5100> country<WG5561>;


btext:
And<WG2532> sounded<WG1001>, and found<WG2147> it twenty<WG1501> fathoms<WG3712>: and<WG1161> when they had gone<WG1339> a little further<WG1024>, they sounded<WG1001> again<WG3825>, and<WG2532> found<WG2147> it fifteen<WG1178> fathoms<WG3712>.


btext:
Then<WG5037> fearing<WG5399> lest<WG3381><WG4458> we should have fallen<WG1601><WG1601> upon<WG1519> rocks<WG5117><WG5138>, they cast<WG4496> four<WG5064> anchors<WG45> out of<WG1537> the stern<WG4403>, and wished<WG2172><WG1096> for the day<WG2250>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as the shipmen<WG3492> were about<WG2212> to flee<WG5343> out of<WG1537> the ship<WG4143>, when<WG2532> they had let down<WG5465> the boat<WG4627> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>, under colour<WG4392> as though<WG5613> they would<WG3195> have cast<WG1614> anchors<WG45> out of<WG1537> the foreship<WG4408>,


btext:
Paul<WG3972> said<WG2036> to the centurion<WG1543> and<WG2532> to the soldiers<WG4757>, Except<WG3362> these<WG3778> abide<WG3306> in<WG1722> the ship<WG4143>, ye<WG5210> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the soldiers<WG4757> cut off<WG609> the ropes<WG4979> of the boat<WG4627>, and<WG2532> let<WG1439> her<WG846> fall off<WG1601>.


btext:
And<WG1161> while<WG891><WG3739> the day<WG2250> was coming<WG1096> on<WG3195>, Paul<WG3972> besought<WG3870> them all<WG537> to take<WG3335> meat<WG5160>, saying<WG3004>, This day<WG4594> is the fourteenth<WG5065> day<WG2250> that ye have tarried<WG4328> and continued<WG1300> fasting<WG777>, having taken<WG4355> nothing<WG3367>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> I pray<WG3870> you<WG5209> to take<WG4355> some meat<WG5160>: for<WG1063> this<WG5124> is<WG5225> for<WG4314> your<WG5212> health<WG4991>: for<WG1063> there shall<WG4098> not<WG3762> an hair<WG2359> fall<WG4098> from<WG1537> the head<WG2776> of any<WG3762> of you<WG5216>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he had thus<WG5023> spoken<WG2036><WG2532>, he took<WG2983> bread<WG740>, and gave thanks<WG2168> to God<WG2316> in presence<WG1799> of them all<WG3956>: and<WG2532> when he had broken<WG2806> it, he began<WG756> to eat<WG2068>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> were<WG1096> they<WG846><WG1096> all<WG3956> of good cheer<WG2115>, and they<WG4355> also<WG2532> took<WG4355> some meat<WG5160>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we were<WG2258> in all<WG3956> in<WG1722> the ship<WG4143> two hundred<WG1250> threescore<WG1440> and sixteen<WG1803> souls<WG5590>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they had eaten<WG5160> enough<WG2880>, they lightened<WG2893> the ship<WG4143>, and cast out<WG1544> the wheat<WG4621> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3753> it was<WG1096> day<WG2250>, they knew<WG1921> not<WG3756> the land<WG1093>: but<WG1161> they discovered<WG2657> a certain<WG5100> creek<WG2859> with<WG2192> a shore<WG123>, into<WG1519> the which<WG3739> they were minded<WG1011>, if<WG1487> it were possible<WG1410>, to thrust in<WG1856> the ship<WG4143>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they had taken up<WG4014> the anchors<WG45>, they committed<WG1439> themselves unto<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>, and<WG260> loosed<WG447> the rudder<WG4079> bands<WG2202>, and<WG2532> hoised up<WG1869> the mainsail<WG736> to the wind<WG4154>, and made<WG2722> toward<WG1519> shore<WG123>. / taken…: or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea


btext:
And<WG1161> falling<WG4045> into<WG1519> a place<WG5117> where two seas met<WG1337>, they ran<WG2027> the ship<WG3491> aground<WG2027>; and<WG2532> the forepart<WG4408><WG3303> stuck fast<WG2043>, and remained<WG3306> unmoveable<WG761>, but<WG1161> the hinder part<WG4403> was broken<WG3089> with<WG5259> the violence<WG970> of the waves<WG2949>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the soldiers'<WG4757> counsel<WG1012> was<WG1096> to<WG2443> kill<WG615> the prisoners<WG1202>, lest<WG3361> any of them<WG5100> should swim out<WG1579>, and escape<WG1309>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the centurion<WG1543>, willing<WG1014> to save<WG1295> Paul<WG3972>, kept<WG2967> them<WG846> from their purpose<WG1013>; and<WG5037> commanded<WG2753> that they which could<WG1410> swim<WG2860> should cast<WG641> themselves first<WG4413> into the sea, and get<WG1826> to<WG1909> land<WG1093>:


btext:
And<WG2532> the rest<WG3062>, some<WG3739><WG3303> on<WG1909> boards<WG4548>, and<WG1161> some<WG3739> on<WG1909> broken pieces of<WG575> the ship<WG4143><WG5100>. And<WG2532> so<WG3779> it came to pass<WG1096>, that they escaped<WG1295> all<WG3956> safe<WG1295> to<WG1909> land<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they were escaped<WG1295>, then<WG5119> they knew<WG1921> that<WG3754> the island<WG3520> was called<WG2564> Melita<WG3194>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the barbarous people<WG915> shewed<WG3930> us<WG2254> no<WG3756> little<WG5177> kindness<WG5363>: for<WG1063> they kindled<WG381> a fire<WG4443>, and received<WG4355> us<WG2248> every one<WG3956>, because<WG1223> of the present<WG2186> rain<WG5205>, and<WG2532> because<WG1223> of the cold<WG5592>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when Paul<WG3972> had gathered<WG4962> a bundle<WG4128> of sticks<WG5434>, and<WG2532> laid<WG2007> them on<WG1909> the fire<WG4443>, there came<WG1831> a viper<WG2191> out of<WG1537> the heat<WG2329>, and fastened on<WG2510> his<WG846> hand<WG5495>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG5613> the barbarians<WG915> saw<WG1492> the venomous beast<WG2342> hang<WG2910> on<WG1537> his<WG846> hand<WG5495>, they said<WG3004> among<WG4314> themselves<WG240>, No doubt<WG3843> this<WG3778> man<WG444> is<WG2076> a murderer<WG5406>, whom<WG3739>, though he hath escaped<WG1295><WG1537> the sea<WG2281>, yet vengeance<WG1349> suffereth<WG1439> not<WG3756> to live<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG3303><WG3767> he shook off<WG660> the beast<WG2342> into<WG1519> the fire<WG4442>, and felt<WG3958> no<WG3762> harm<WG2556>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG1161> they looked<WG4328> when he<WG846> should<WG3195> have swollen<WG4092>, or<WG2228> fallen down<WG2667> dead<WG3498> suddenly<WG869>: but<WG1161> after they<WG846> had looked<WG4328> a great while<WG1909><WG4183>, and<WG2532> saw<WG2334> no<WG3367> harm<WG824> come<WG1096> to<WG1519> him<WG846>, they changed their minds<WG3328>, and said<WG3004> that he<WG846> was<WG1511> a god<WG2316>.


btext:
<WG1161> In<WG1722><WG4012> the same<WG1565> quarters<WG5117> were<WG5225> possessions<WG5564> of the chief man<WG4413> of the island<WG3520>, whose name was<WG3686> Publius<WG4196>; who<WG3739> received<WG324> us<WG2248>, and lodged us<WG3579> three<WG5140> days<WG2250> courteously<WG5390>.


btext:
And<WG1161> it came to pass<WG1096>, that the father<WG3962> of Publius<WG4196> lay<WG2621> sick of<WG4912> a fever<WG4446> and<WG2532> of a bloody flux<WG1420>: to<WG4314> whom<WG3739> Paul<WG3972> entered in<WG1525>, and<WG2532> prayed<WG4336>, and laid<WG2007> his hands<WG5495> on<WG2007> him<WG846>, and healed<WG2390> him<WG846>.


btext:
So<WG3767> when<WG1096> this<WG5127> was done<WG1096>, others<WG3062> also<WG2532>, which<WG3588> had<WG2192> diseases<WG769> in<WG1722> the island<WG3520>, came<WG4334>, and<WG2532> were healed<WG2323>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> also<WG2532> honoured<WG5092> us<WG2248> with many<WG4183> honours<WG5091>; and<WG2532> when we departed<WG321>, they laded<WG2007> us with such things as<WG4314> were necessary<WG5532>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> three<WG5140> months<WG3376> we departed<WG321> in<WG1722> a ship<WG4143> of Alexandria<WG222>, which had wintered<WG3914> in<WG1722> the isle<WG3520>, whose sign<WG3902> was Castor and Pollux<WG1359>.


btext:
And<WG2532> landing<WG2609> at<WG1519> Syracuse<WG4946>, we tarried<WG1961> there three<WG5140> days<WG2250>.


btext:
And from thence<WG3606> we fetched a compass<WG4022>, and came<WG2658> to<WG1519> Rhegium<WG4484>: and<WG2532> after<WG3326> one<WG3391> day<WG2250> the south wind<WG3558> blew<WG1920>, and we came<WG2064> the next day<WG1206> to<WG1519> Puteoli<WG4223>:


btext:
Where<WG3757> we found<WG2147> brethren<WG80>, and were desired<WG3870> to tarry<WG1961> with<WG1909> them<WG846> seven<WG2033> days<WG2250>: and<WG2532> so<WG3779> we went<WG2064> toward<WG1519> Rome<WG4516>.


btext:
And from thence<WG2547>, when the brethren<WG80> heard<WG191> of<WG4012> us<WG2257>, they came<WG1831> to meet<WG529><WG1519> us<WG2254> as far as<WG891> Appii<WG675> forum<WG5410>, and<WG2532> The three<WG5140> taverns<WG4999>: whom<WG3739> when Paul<WG3972> saw<WG1492>, he thanked<WG2168> God<WG2316>, and took<WG2983> courage<WG2294>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3753> we came<WG2064> to<WG1519> Rome<WG4516>, the centurion<WG1543> delivered<WG3860> the prisoners<WG1198> to the captain of the guard<WG4759>: but<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> was suffered<WG2010> to dwell<WG3306> by<WG2596> himself<WG1438> with<WG4862> a soldier<WG4757> that kept<WG5442> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> it came to pass<WG1096>, that after<WG3326> three<WG5140> days<WG2250> Paul<WG3972> called<WG4779> the chief<WG4413><WG5607> of the Jews<WG2453> together<WG4779>: and<WG1161> when they<WG846> were come together<WG4905>, he said<WG3004> unto<WG4314> them<WG846>, Men<WG435> and brethren<WG80>, though I<WG1473> have committed<WG4160> nothing<WG3762> against<WG1727> the people<WG2992>, or<WG2228> customs<WG1485> of our fathers<WG3971>, yet was I delivered<WG3860> prisoner<WG1198> from<WG1537> Jerusalem<WG2414> into<WG1519> the hands<WG5495> of the Romans<WG4514>.


btext:
Who<WG3748>, when they had examined<WG350> me<WG3165>, would<WG1014> have let me go<WG630>, because<WG1223> there was<WG5225> no<WG3367> cause<WG156> of death<WG2288> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the Jews<WG2453> spake against<WG483> it, I was constrained<WG315> to appeal<WG1941> unto Caesar<WG2541>; not<WG3756> that<WG5613> I had<WG2192> ought<WG5100> to accuse<WG2723> my<WG3450> nation<WG1484> of<WG2723>.


btext:
For<WG1223> this<WG5026> cause<WG156> therefore<WG3767> have I called<WG3870> for you<WG5209>, to see<WG1492> you, and<WG2532> to speak with<WG4354> you: because that<WG1752> for<WG1063> the hope<WG1680> of Israel<WG2474> I am bound with<WG4029> this<WG5026> chain<WG254>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they said<WG2036> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, We<WG2249> neither<WG3777> received<WG1209> letters<WG1121> out of<WG575> Judaea<WG2449> concerning<WG4012> thee<WG4675>, neither<WG3777> any<WG5100> of the brethren<WG80> that came<WG3854> shewed<WG518> or<WG2228> spake<WG2980> any<WG5100> harm<WG4190> of<WG4012> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we desire<WG515> to hear<WG191> of<WG3844> thee<WG4675> what<WG3739> thou thinkest<WG5426>: for<WG1063> as concerning<WG4012><WG3303> this<WG5026> sect<WG139>, we<WG2254> know<WG2076><WG1110> that<WG3754> every where<WG3837> it is spoken against<WG483>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they had appointed<WG5021> him<WG846> a day<WG2250>, there came<WG2240> many<WG4119> to<WG4314> him<WG846> into<WG1519> his lodging<WG3578>; to whom<WG3739> he expounded<WG1620> and testified<WG1263> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316><WG5037>, persuading<WG3982> them<WG846> concerning<WG4012> Jesus<WG2424>, both<WG5037> out of<WG575> the law<WG3551> of Moses<WG3475>, and<WG2532> out of the prophets<WG4396>, from<WG575> morning<WG4404> till<WG2193> evening<WG2073>.


btext:
And<WG2532> some<WG3303> believed<WG3982> the things which were spoken<WG3004>, and<WG1161> some believed not<WG569>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they agreed not<WG800><WG5607> among<WG4314> themselves<WG240>, they departed<WG630>, after that Paul<WG3972> had spoken<WG2036> one<WG1520> word<WG4487><WG3754>, Well<WG2573> spake<WG2980> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> by<WG1223> Esaias<WG2268> the prophet<WG4396> unto<WG4314> our<WG2257> fathers<WG3962>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Go<WG4198> unto<WG4314> this<WG5126> people<WG2992>, and<WG2532> say<WG2036>, Hearing<WG189> ye shall hear<WG191>, and<WG2532> shall<WG4920> not<WG3364> understand<WG4920>; and<WG2532> seeing<WG991> ye shall see<WG991>, and<WG2532> not<WG3364> perceive<WG1492>:


btext:
For<WG1063> the heart<WG2588> of this<WG5127> people<WG2992> is waxed gross<WG3975>, and<WG2532> their ears<WG3775> are dull<WG917> of hearing<WG191>, and<WG2532> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788> have they closed<WG2576>; lest<WG3379> they should see<WG1492> with their eyes<WG3788>, and<WG2532> hear<WG191> with their ears<WG3775>, and<WG2532> understand<WG4920> with their heart<WG2588>, and<WG2532> should be converted<WG1994>, and<WG2532> I should heal<WG2390> them<WG846>.


btext:
Be it<WG2077> known<WG1110> therefore<WG3767> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG3754> the salvation<WG4992> of God<WG2316> is sent<WG649> unto the Gentiles<WG1484>, and<WG2532> that they will hear<WG191> it<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> had said<WG2036> these words<WG5023>, the Jews<WG2453> departed<WG565>, and had<WG2192> great<WG4183> reasoning<WG4803> among<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Paul<WG3972> dwelt<WG3306> two<WG1333> whole<WG3650> years<WG1333> in<WG1722> his own<WG2398> hired house<WG3410>, and<WG2532> received<WG588> all<WG3956> that came in<WG1531> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>,


btext:
Preaching<WG2784> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> teaching<WG1321> those things which concern<WG4012> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, with<WG3326> all<WG3956> confidence<WG3954>, no man forbidding him<WG209>.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, a servant<WG1401> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, called<WG2822> to be an apostle<WG652>, separated<WG873> unto<WG1519> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316>,


btext:
(Which<WG3739> he had promised afore<WG4279> by<WG1223> his<WG846> prophets<WG4396> in<WG1722> the holy<WG40> scriptures<WG1124>,)


btext:
Concerning<WG4012> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>, which<WG3588> was made<WG1096> of<WG1537> the seed<WG4690> of David<WG1138> according<WG2596> to the flesh<WG4561>;


btext:
And declared<WG3724> to be the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316> with<WG1722> power<WG1411>, according<WG2596> to the spirit<WG4151> of holiness<WG42>, by<WG1537> the resurrection<WG386> from the dead<WG3498>: / declared: Gr. determined


btext:
By<WG1223> whom<WG3739> we have received<WG2983> grace<WG5485> and<WG2532> apostleship<WG651>, for<WG1519> obedience<WG5218> to the faith<WG4102> among<WG1722> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484>, for<WG5228> his<WG846> name<WG3686>: / for obedience…: or, to the obedience of faith


btext:
Among<WG1722> whom<WG3739> are<WG2075> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> the called<WG2822> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
To all<WG3956> that be<WG5607> in<WG1722> Rome<WG4516>, beloved<WG27> of God<WG2316>, called<WG2822> to be saints<WG40>: Grace<WG5485> to you<WG5213> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515> from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
First<WG4412><WG3303>, I thank<WG2168> my<WG3450> God<WG2316> through<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> for<WG5228> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>, that<WG3754> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> is spoken<WG2605> of throughout<WG1722> the whole<WG3650> world<WG2889>.


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> witness<WG3144>, whom<WG3739> I serve<WG3000> with<WG1722> my<WG3450> spirit<WG4151> in<WG1722> the gospel<WG2098> of his<WG846> Son<WG5207>, that<WG5613> without ceasing<WG89> I make<WG4160> mention<WG3417> of you<WG5216> always<WG3842> in<WG1909> my<WG3450> prayers<WG4335>; / with: or, in


btext:
Making request<WG1189>, if by any means<WG1513> now<WG2235> at length<WG4218> I might have a prosperous journey<WG2137> by<WG1722> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I long<WG1971> to see<WG1492> you<WG5209>, that<WG2443> I may impart<WG3330> unto you<WG5213> some<WG5100> spiritual<WG4152> gift<WG5486>, to the end<WG1519> ye<WG5209> may be established<WG4741>;


btext:
That<WG1161><WG5124> is<WG2076>, that I may be comforted together<WG4837> with<WG1722> you<WG5213> by<WG1223><WG1722> the mutual<WG240> faith<WG4102> both<WG5037> of you<WG5216> and<WG2532> me<WG1700>. / with: or, in


btext:
Now<WG1161> I would<WG2309> not<WG3756> have<WG50> you<WG5209> ignorant<WG50>, brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> oftentimes<WG4178> I purposed<WG4388> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, (but<WG2532> was let<WG2967> hitherto<WG891><WG1204>,) that<WG2443> I might have<WG2192> some<WG5100> fruit<WG2590> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> also<WG2532>, even as<WG2531><WG2532> among<WG1722> other<WG3062> Gentiles<WG1484>. / among: or, in


btext:
I am<WG1510> debtor<WG3781> both<WG5037> to the Greeks<WG1672>, and<WG2532> to the Barbarians<WG915>; both<WG5037> to the wise<WG4680>, and<WG2532> to the unwise<WG453>.


btext:
So<WG3779>, as much as<WG2596> in me is<WG1691>, I am ready<WG4289> to preach the gospel<WG2097> to you<WG5213> that are at<WG1722> Rome<WG4516> also<WG2532>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I am<WG1870> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG1870> of the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>: for<WG1063> it is<WG2076> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316> unto<WG1519> salvation<WG4991> to every one<WG3956> that believeth<WG4100>; to the Jew<WG2453> first<WG4412>, and<WG5037> also<WG2532> to the Greek<WG1672>.


btext:
For<WG1063> therein<WG1722><WG846> is<WG601> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316> revealed<WG601> from<WG1537> faith<WG4102> to<WG1519> faith<WG4102>: as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125><WG1161>, The just<WG1342> shall live<WG2198> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the wrath<WG3709> of God<WG2316> is revealed<WG601> from<WG575> heaven<WG3772> against<WG1909> all<WG3956> ungodliness<WG763> and<WG2532> unrighteousness<WG93> of men<WG444>, who hold<WG2722> the truth<WG225> in<WG1722> unrighteousness<WG93>;


btext:
Because<WG1360> that which may be known<WG1110> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> manifest<WG5318> in<WG1722> them<WG846>; for<WG1063> God<WG2316> hath shewed<WG5319> it unto them<WG846>. / in them: or, to them


btext:
For<WG1063> the invisible things<WG517> of him<WG846> from<WG575> the creation<WG2937> of the world<WG2889> are clearly seen<WG2529>, being understood<WG3539> by the things that are made<WG4161>, even<WG5037> his<WG846> eternal<WG126> power<WG1411> and<WG2532> Godhead<WG2305>; so<WG1519> that they<WG846> are<WG1511> without excuse<WG379>: / so…: or, that they may be


btext:
Because<WG1360> that, when they knew<WG1097> God<WG2316>, they glorified<WG1392> him not<WG3756> as<WG5613> God<WG2316>, neither<WG2228> were thankful<WG2168>; but<WG235> became vain<WG3154> in<WG1722> their<WG846> imaginations<WG1261>, and<WG2532> their<WG846> foolish<WG801> heart<WG2588> was darkened<WG4654>.


btext:
And<WG2532> changed<WG236> the glory<WG1391> of the uncorruptible<WG862> God<WG2316> into<WG1722> an image<WG1504> made like<WG3667> to corruptible<WG5349> man<WG444>, and<WG2532> to birds<WG4071>, and<WG2532> fourfooted beasts<WG5074>, and<WG2532> creeping things<WG2062>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> God<WG2316> also<WG2532> gave<WG3860> them<WG846> up<WG3860> to<WG1519> uncleanness<WG167> through<WG1722> the lusts<WG1939> of their own<WG846> hearts<WG2588>, to dishonour<WG818> their own<WG846> bodies<WG4983> between<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>:


btext:
Who<WG3748> changed<WG3337> the truth<WG225> of God<WG2316> into<WG1722> a lie<WG5579>, and<WG2532> worshipped<WG4573> and<WG2532> served<WG3000> the creature<WG2937> more than<WG3844> the Creator<WG2936>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> blessed<WG2128> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>. / more: or, rather


btext:
For<WG1223> this<WG5124> cause God<WG2316> gave<WG3860> them<WG846> up<WG3860> unto<WG1519> vile<WG819> affections<WG3806>: for<WG1063> even<WG5037> their<WG846> women<WG2338> did change<WG3337> the natural<WG5446> use<WG5540> into<WG1519> that which is against<WG3844> nature<WG5449>:


btext:
And<WG5037> likewise<WG3668> also<WG2532> the men<WG730>, leaving<WG863> the natural<WG5446> use<WG5540> of the woman<WG2338>, burned<WG1572> in<WG1722> their<WG846> lust<WG3715> one toward another<WG1519><WG240>; men<WG730> with<WG1722> men<WG730> working<WG2716> that which is unseemly<WG808>, and<WG2532> receiving<WG618> in<WG1722> themselves<WG1438> that recompence<WG489> of their<WG846> error<WG4106> which<WG3739> was meet<WG1163>.


btext:
And<WG2532> even as<WG2531> they did<WG1381> not<WG3756> like<WG1381> to retain<WG2192> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> their knowledge<WG1922>, God<WG2316> gave<WG3860> them<WG846> over<WG3860> to<WG1519> a reprobate<WG96> mind<WG3563>, to do<WG4160> those things which are<WG2520> not<WG3361> convenient<WG2520>; / to retain: or, to acknowledge / a reprobate…: or, a mind void of judgment or, an unapproving mind


btext:
Being filled with<WG4137> all<WG3956> unrighteousness<WG93>, fornication<WG4202>, wickedness<WG4189>, covetousness<WG4124>, maliciousness<WG2549>; full<WG3324> of envy<WG5355>, murder<WG5408>, debate<WG2054>, deceit<WG1388>, malignity<WG2550>; whisperers<WG5588>,


btext:
Backbiters<WG2637>, haters of God<WG2319>, despiteful<WG5197>, proud<WG5244>, boasters<WG213>, inventors<WG2182> of evil things<WG2556>, disobedient<WG545> to parents<WG1118>,


btext:
Without understanding<WG801>, covenantbreakers<WG802>, without natural affection<WG794>, implacable<WG786>, unmerciful<WG415>: / without natural…: or unsociable


btext:
Who<WG3748> knowing<WG1921> the judgment<WG1345> of God<WG2316>, that<WG3754> they which commit<WG4238> such things<WG5108> are<WG1526> worthy<WG514> of death<WG2288>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> do<WG4160> the same<WG846>, but<WG235><WG2532> have pleasure<WG4909> in them that do<WG4238> them. / have…: or, consent with


btext:
Therefore<WG1352> thou art<WG1488> inexcusable<WG379>, O<WG5599> man<WG444>, whosoever<WG3956> thou art that judgest<WG2919>: for<WG1063> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> thou judgest<WG2919> another<WG2087>, thou condemnest<WG2632> thyself<WG4572>; for<WG1063> thou that judgest<WG2919> doest<WG4238> the same things<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we are sure<WG1492> that<WG3754> the judgment<WG2917> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> according<WG2596> to truth<WG225> against<WG1909> them which commit<WG4238> such things<WG5108>.


btext:
And<WG1161> thinkest thou<WG3049> this<WG5124>, O<WG5599> man<WG444>, that judgest<WG2919> them which do<WG4238> such things<WG5108>, and<WG2532> doest<WG4160> the same<WG846>, that<WG3754> thou<WG4771> shalt escape<WG1628> the judgment<WG2917> of God<WG2316>?


btext:
Or<WG2228> despisest thou<WG2706> the riches<WG4149> of his<WG846> goodness<WG5544> and<WG2532> forbearance<WG463> and<WG2532> longsuffering<WG3115>; not knowing<WG50> that<WG3754> the goodness<WG5543> of God<WG2316> leadeth<WG71> thee<WG4571> to<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>?


btext:
But<WG1161> after<WG2596> thy<WG4675> hardness<WG4643> and<WG2532> impenitent<WG279> heart<WG2588> treasurest up<WG2343> unto thyself<WG4572> wrath<WG3709> against<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of wrath<WG3709> and<WG2532> revelation<WG602> of the righteous judgment<WG1341> of God<WG2316>;


btext:
To them who by<WG3303><WG2596> patient continuance<WG5281> in well<WG18> doing<WG2041> seek<WG2212> for glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> immortality<WG861>, eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>:


btext:
But<WG1161> unto them that are contentious<WG1537><WG2052>, and<WG2532> do not obey<WG544><WG3303> the truth<WG225>, but<WG1161> obey<WG3982> unrighteousness<WG93>, indignation<WG2372> and<WG2532> wrath<WG3709>,


btext:
Tribulation<WG2347> and<WG2532> anguish<WG4730>, upon<WG1909> every<WG3956> soul<WG5590> of man<WG444> that doeth<WG2716> evil<WG2556>, of the Jew<WG2453> first<WG4412>, and<WG5037> also<WG2532> of the Gentile<WG1672>; / Gentile: Gr. Greek


btext:
But<WG1161><WG2532> glory<WG1391>, honour<WG5092>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, to every man<WG3956> that worketh<WG2038> good<WG18>, to the Jew<WG2453> first<WG4412>, and<WG5037> also<WG2532> to the Gentile<WG1672>: / Gentile: Gr. Greek


btext:
For<WG1063> as many as<WG3745> have sinned<WG264> without law<WG460> shall<WG622> also<WG2532> perish<WG622> without law<WG460>: and<WG2532> as many as<WG3745> have sinned<WG264> in<WG1722> the law<WG3551> shall be judged<WG2919> by<WG1223> the law<WG3551>;


btext:
(For<WG1063> not<WG3756> the hearers<WG202> of the law<WG3551> are just<WG1342> before<WG3844> God<WG2316>, but<WG235> the doers<WG4163> of the law<WG3551> shall be justified<WG1344>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when<WG3752> the Gentiles<WG1484>, which<WG3588> have<WG2192> not<WG3361> the law<WG3551>, do<WG4160> by nature<WG5449> the things<WG3588> contained in the law<WG3551>, these<WG3778>, having<WG2192> not<WG3361> the law<WG3551>, are<WG1526> a law<WG3551> unto themselves<WG1438>:


btext:
Which<WG3748> shew<WG1731> the work<WG2041> of the law<WG3551> written<WG1123> in<WG1722> their<WG846> hearts<WG2588>, their<WG846> conscience<WG4893> also bearing witness<WG4828>, and<WG2532> their thoughts<WG3053> the mean while accusing<WG2723> or<WG2228> else<WG2532> excusing<WG626> one another<WG3342><WG240>;) / their conscience…: or, the conscience witnessing with them / the mean…: or, between themselves


btext:
In<WG1722> the day<WG2250> when<WG3753> God<WG2316> shall judge<WG2919> the secrets<WG2927> of men<WG444> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> according<WG2596> to my<WG3450> gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
Behold<WG2396>, thou<WG4771> art called<WG2028> a Jew<WG2453>, and<WG2532> restest<WG1879> in the law<WG3551>, and<WG2532> makest thy boast<WG2744> of<WG1722> God<WG2316>,


btext:
And<WG2532> knowest<WG1097> his will<WG2307>, and<WG2532> approvest<WG1381> the things that are more excellent<WG1308>, being instructed<WG2727> out of<WG1537> the law<WG3551>; / approvest…: or, triest the things that differ


btext:
And<WG5037> art confident<WG3982> that thou thyself<WG4572> art<WG1511> a guide<WG3595> of the blind<WG5185>, a light<WG5457> of them which are in<WG1722> darkness<WG4655>,


btext:
An instructor<WG3810> of the foolish<WG878>, a teacher<WG1320> of babes<WG3516>, which hast<WG2192> the form<WG3446> of knowledge<WG1108> and<WG2532> of the truth<WG225> in<WG1722> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
Thou therefore<WG3767> which<WG3588> teachest<WG1321> another<WG2087>, teachest thou<WG1321> not<WG3756> thyself<WG4572>? thou that preachest<WG2784> a man should<WG2813> not<WG3361> steal<WG2813>, dost thou steal<WG2813>?


btext:
Thou that sayest<WG3004> a man should<WG3431> not<WG3361> commit adultery<WG3431>, dost thou commit adultery<WG3431>? thou that abhorrest<WG948> idols<WG1497>, dost thou commit sacrilege<WG2416>?


btext:
Thou<WG3739> that makest thy boast<WG2744> of<WG1722> the law<WG3551>, through<WG1223> breaking<WG3847> the law<WG3551> dishonourest thou<WG818> God<WG2316>?


btext:
For<WG1063> the name<WG3686> of God<WG2316> is blasphemed<WG987> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484> through<WG1223> you<WG5209>, as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>.


btext:
For<WG1063> circumcision<WG4061> verily<WG3303> profiteth<WG5623>, if<WG1437> thou keep<WG4238> the law<WG3551>: but<WG1161> if<WG1437> thou be<WG5600> a breaker<WG3848> of the law<WG3551>, thy<WG4675> circumcision<WG4061> is made<WG1096> uncircumcision<WG203>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> if<WG1437> the uncircumcision<WG203> keep<WG5442> the righteousness<WG1345> of the law<WG3551>, shall<WG3049> not<WG3780> his<WG846> uncircumcision<WG203> be counted<WG3049> for<WG1519> circumcision<WG4061>?


btext:
And<WG2532> shall not<WG2919> uncircumcision<WG203> which is by<WG1537> nature<WG5449>, if it fulfil<WG5055> the law<WG3551>, judge<WG2919> thee<WG4571>, who by<WG1223> the letter<WG1121> and<WG2532> circumcision<WG4061> dost transgress<WG3848> the law<WG3551>?


btext:
For<WG1063> he is<WG2076> not<WG3756> a Jew<WG2453>, which is one outwardly<WG1722><WG5318>; neither<WG3761> is that circumcision<WG4061>, which is outward<WG1722><WG5318> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>:


btext:
But<WG235> he is a Jew<WG2453>, which is one inwardly<WG1722><WG2927>; and<WG2532> circumcision<WG4061> is that of the heart<WG2588>, in<WG1722> the spirit<WG4151>, and not<WG3756> in the letter<WG1121>; whose<WG3739> praise<WG1868> is not<WG3756> of<WG1537> men<WG444>, but<WG235> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>.


btext:
What<WG5101> advantage<WG4053> then<WG3767> hath the Jew<WG2453>? or<WG2228> what<WG5101> profit<WG5622> is there of circumcision<WG4061>?


btext:
Much<WG4183> every<WG2596><WG3956> way<WG5158>: chiefly<WG4412>, because<WG3303><WG1063> that<WG3754> unto them were committed<WG4100> the oracles<WG3051> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> if<WG1487> some<WG5100> did not believe<WG569><WG3361>? shall<WG2673> their<WG846> unbelief<WG570> make<WG2673> the faith<WG4102> of God<WG2316> without effect<WG2673>?


btext:
God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>: yea<WG1161>, let<WG1096> God<WG2316> be<WG1096> true<WG227>, but<WG1161> every<WG3956> man<WG444> a liar<WG5583>; as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, That<WG3704> thou mightest<WG302> be justified<WG1344> in<WG1722> thy<WG4675> sayings<WG3056>, and<WG2532> mightest overcome<WG3528> when<WG1722> thou<WG4571> art judged<WG2919>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> our<WG2257> unrighteousness<WG93> commend<WG4921> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316>, what<WG5101> shall we say<WG2046><WG3361>? Is God<WG2316> unrighteous<WG94> who taketh<WG2018> vengeance<WG3709>? (I speak<WG3004> as<WG2596> a man<WG444>)


btext:
God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>: for then<WG1893> how<WG4459> shall<WG2919> God<WG2316> judge<WG2919> the world<WG2889>?


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the truth<WG225> of God<WG2316> hath more abounded<WG4052> through<WG1722> my<WG1699> lie<WG5582> unto<WG1519> his<WG846> glory<WG1391>; why<WG5101> yet<WG2089> am<WG2919> I also<WG2504> judged<WG2919> as<WG5613> a sinner<WG268>?


btext:
And<WG2532> not<WG3361> rather, (as<WG2531> we be slanderously reported<WG987>, and<WG2532> as<WG2531> some<WG5100> affirm<WG5346> that we<WG2248> say<WG3004><WG3754>,) Let us do<WG4160> evil<WG2556>, that<WG2443> good<WG18> may come<WG2064>? whose<WG3739> damnation<WG2917> is<WG2076> just<WG1738>.


btext:
What<WG5101> then<WG3767>? are we better<WG4284> than they? No<WG3756>, in no wise<WG3843>: for<WG1063> we have before proved<WG4256> both<WG5037> Jews<WG2453> and<WG2532> Gentiles<WG1672>, that they are<WG1511> all<WG3956> under<WG5259> sin<WG266>; / proved: Gr. charged


btext:
As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125><WG3754>, There is<WG2076> none<WG3756> righteous<WG1342>, no, not<WG3761> one<WG1520>:


btext:
There is<WG2076> none<WG3756> that understandeth<WG4920>, there is<WG2076> none<WG3756> that seeketh after<WG1567> God<WG2316>.


btext:
They are<WG1578> all<WG3956> gone out of the way<WG1578>, they are<WG889> together<WG260> become unprofitable<WG889>; there is<WG2076> none<WG3756> that doeth<WG4160> good<WG5544>, no, not<WG3756> one<WG2076><WG2193><WG1520>.


btext:
Their<WG846> throat<WG2995> is an open<WG455> sepulchre<WG5028>; with their<WG846> tongues<WG1100> they have used deceit<WG1387>; the poison<WG2447> of asps<WG785> is under<WG5259> their<WG846> lips<WG5491>:


btext:
Now<WG1161> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> what things soever<WG3745> the law<WG3551> saith<WG3004>, it saith<WG2980> to them who are under<WG1722> the law<WG3551>: that<WG2443> every<WG3956> mouth<WG4750> may be stopped<WG5420>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the world<WG2889> may become<WG1096> guilty<WG5267> before God<WG2316>. / guilty…: or, subject to the judgment of God


btext:
Therefore<WG1360> by<WG1537> the deeds<WG2041> of the law<WG3551> there shall<WG1344> no<WG3956><WG3756> flesh<WG4561> be justified<WG1344> in his<WG846> sight<WG1799>: for<WG1063> by<WG1223> the law<WG3551> is the knowledge<WG1922> of sin<WG266>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316> without<WG5565> the law<WG3551> is manifested<WG5319>, being witnessed<WG3140> by<WG5259> the law<WG3551> and<WG2532> the prophets<WG4396>;


btext:
Even<WG1161> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316> which is by<WG1223> faith<WG4102> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> and<WG2532> upon<WG1909> all<WG3956> them that believe<WG4100>: for<WG1063> there is<WG2076> no<WG3756> difference<WG1293>:


btext:
For<WG1063> all<WG3956> have sinned<WG264>, and<WG2532> come short<WG5302> of the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316>;


btext:
Being justified<WG1344> freely<WG1432> by his<WG846> grace<WG5485> through<WG1223> the redemption<WG629> that is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath set forth<WG4388> to be a propitiation<WG2435> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102> in<WG1722> his<WG846> blood<WG129>, to<WG1519> declare<WG1732> his<WG846> righteousness<WG1343> for<WG1223> the remission<WG3929> of sins<WG265> that are past<WG4266>, through<WG1722> the forbearance<WG463> of God<WG2316>; / set forth: or, foreordained / remission: or, passing over


btext:
To<WG4314> declare<WG1732>, I say, at<WG1722> this<WG3568> time<WG2540> his<WG846> righteousness<WG1343>: that<WG1519> he might be<WG1511> just<WG1342>, and<WG2532> the justifier<WG1344> of him<WG846> which believeth<WG4102> in<WG1537> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Where<WG4226> is boasting<WG2746> then<WG3767>? It is excluded<WG1576>. By<WG1223> what<WG4169> law<WG3551>? of works<WG2041>? Nay<WG3780>: but<WG235> by<WG1223> the law<WG3551> of faith<WG4102>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> we conclude<WG3049> that a man<WG444> is justified<WG1344> by faith<WG4102> without<WG5565> the deeds<WG2041> of the law<WG3551>.


btext:
Is he<WG2228> the God<WG2316> of the Jews<WG2453> only<WG3440>? is he not<WG3780> also<WG1161><WG2532> of the Gentiles<WG1484>? Yes<WG3483>, of the Gentiles<WG1484> also<WG2532>:


btext:
Seeing<WG1897> it is one<WG1520> God<WG2316>, which<WG3739> shall justify<WG1344> the circumcision<WG4061> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> uncircumcision<WG203> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
Do we<WG2673> then<WG3767> make void<WG2673> the law<WG3551> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>: yea<WG235>, we establish<WG2476> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
What<WG5101> shall we say<WG2046> then<WG3767> that Abraham<WG11> our<WG2257> father<WG3962>, as pertaining<WG2596> to the flesh<WG4561>, hath found<WG2147>?


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> Abraham<WG11> were justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> works<WG2041>, he hath<WG2192> whereof to glory<WG2745>; but<WG235> not<WG3756> before<WG4314> God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> saith<WG3004> the scripture<WG1124><WG1161>? Abraham<WG11> believed<WG4100> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> it was counted<WG3049> unto him<WG846> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> to him that worketh<WG2038> is<WG3049> the reward<WG3408> not<WG3756> reckoned<WG3049> of<WG2596> grace<WG5485>, but<WG235> of<WG2596> debt<WG3783>.


btext:
But<WG1161> to him that worketh<WG2038> not<WG3361>, but<WG1161> believeth<WG4100> on<WG1909> him that justifieth<WG1344> the ungodly<WG765>, his<WG846> faith<WG4102> is counted<WG3049> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
Even as<WG2509> David<WG1138> also<WG2532> describeth<WG3004> the blessedness<WG3108> of the man<WG444>, unto whom<WG3739> God<WG2316> imputeth<WG3049> righteousness<WG1343> without<WG5565> works<WG2041>,


btext:
Saying, Blessed<WG3107> are they whose<WG3739> iniquities<WG458> are forgiven<WG863>, and<WG2532> whose<WG3739> sins<WG266> are covered<WG1943>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> is the man<WG435> to whom<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> will<WG3049> not<WG3364> impute<WG3049> sin<WG266>.


btext:
Cometh this<WG3778> blessedness<WG3108> then<WG3767> upon<WG1909> the circumcision<WG4061> only, or<WG2228> upon<WG1909> the uncircumcision<WG203> also<WG2532>? for<WG1063> we say<WG3004> that<WG3754> faith<WG4102> was reckoned<WG3049> to Abraham<WG11> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
How<WG4459> was it<WG3049> then<WG3767> reckoned<WG3049>? when he was<WG5607> in<WG1722> circumcision<WG4061>, or<WG2228> in<WG1722> uncircumcision<WG203>? Not<WG3756> in<WG1722> circumcision<WG4061>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> uncircumcision<WG203>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he received<WG2983> the sign<WG4592> of circumcision<WG4061>, a seal<WG4973> of the righteousness<WG1343> of the faith<WG4102> which<WG3588> he had yet being<WG1722> uncircumcised<WG203>: that<WG1519> he<WG846> might be<WG1511> the father<WG3962> of all<WG3956> them that believe<WG4100>, though<WG1223> they be not circumcised<WG203>; that<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343> might be imputed<WG3049> unto them<WG846> also<WG2532>:


btext:
And<WG2532> the father<WG3962> of circumcision<WG4061> to them who are not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the circumcision<WG4061> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> who also<WG2532> walk<WG4748> in the steps<WG2487> of that faith<WG4102> of our<WG2257> father<WG3962> Abraham<WG11>, which he had being<WG1722> yet uncircumcised<WG203>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the promise<WG1860>, that he should be<WG1511> the<WG846> heir<WG2818> of the world<WG2889>, was not<WG3756> to Abraham<WG11>, or<WG2228> to his<WG846> seed<WG4690>, through<WG1223> the law<WG3551>, but<WG235> through<WG1223> the righteousness<WG1343> of faith<WG4102>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> they which are of<WG1537> the law<WG3551> be heirs<WG2818>, faith<WG4102> is made void<WG2758>, and<WG2532> the promise<WG1860> made of none effect<WG2673>:


btext:
Because<WG1063> the law<WG3551> worketh<WG2716> wrath<WG3709>: for<WG1063> where<WG3757> no<WG3756> law<WG3551> is<WG2076>, there is no<WG3761> transgression<WG3847>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> it is of<WG1537> faith<WG4102>, that<WG2443> it might be by<WG2596> grace<WG5485>; to the end<WG1519> the promise<WG1860> might be<WG1511> sure<WG949> to all<WG3956> the seed<WG4690>; not<WG3756> to that only<WG3440> which is of<WG1537> the law<WG3551>, but<WG235> to that also<WG2532> which is of<WG1537> the faith<WG4102> of Abraham<WG11>; who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the father<WG3962> of us<WG2257> all<WG3956>,


btext:
(As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125><WG3754>, I have made<WG5087> thee<WG4571> a father<WG3962> of many<WG4183> nations<WG1484>,) before<WG2713> him whom<WG3739> he believed<WG4100>, even God<WG2316>, who quickeneth<WG2227> the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> calleth<WG2564> those things which be<WG5607> not<WG3361> as though<WG5613> they were<WG5607>. / before him: or, like unto him


btext:
Who<WG3739> against<WG3844> hope<WG1680> believed<WG4100> in<WG1909> hope<WG1680>, that<WG1519> he<WG846> might become<WG1096> the father<WG3962> of many<WG4183> nations<WG1484>; according<WG2596> to that which was spoken<WG2046>, So<WG3779> shall<WG2071> thy<WG4675> seed<WG4690> be<WG2071>.


btext:
And<WG2532> being not<WG3361> weak<WG770> in faith<WG4102>, he considered<WG2657> not<WG3756> his own<WG1438> body<WG4983> now<WG2235> dead<WG3499>, when he was<WG5225> about<WG4225> an hundred years old<WG1541>, neither yet<WG2532> the deadness<WG3500> of Sarah's<WG4564> womb<WG3388>:


btext:
<WG1161> He staggered<WG1252> not<WG3756> at<WG1519> the promise<WG1860> of God<WG2316> through unbelief<WG570>; but<WG235> was strong<WG1743> in faith<WG4102>, giving<WG1325> glory<WG1391> to God<WG2316>;


btext:
And<WG2532> being fully persuaded<WG4135> that<WG3754>, what<WG3739> he had promised<WG1861>, he was<WG2076> able<WG1415> also<WG2532> to perform<WG4160>.


btext:
And<WG2532> therefore<WG1352> it was imputed<WG3049> to him<WG846> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> it was<WG1125> not<WG3756> written<WG1125> for his sake<WG1223><WG846> alone<WG3440>, that<WG3754> it was imputed<WG3049> to him<WG846>;


btext:
But<WG235> for<WG1223> us<WG2248> also<WG2532>, to whom<WG3739> it shall be<WG3195> imputed<WG3049>, if we believe<WG4100> on<WG1909> him that raised up<WG1453> Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>;


btext:
Who<WG3739> was delivered<WG3860> for<WG1223> our<WG2257> offences<WG3900>, and<WG2532> was raised again<WG1453> for<WG1223> our<WG2257> justification<WG1347>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> being justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>, we have<WG2192> peace<WG1515> with<WG4314> God<WG2316> through<WG1223> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
By<WG1223> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> we have<WG2192> access<WG4318> by faith<WG4102> into<WG1519> this<WG5026> grace<WG5485> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> we stand<WG2476>, and<WG2532> rejoice<WG2744> in<WG1909> hope<WG1680> of the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG1161> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> so, but<WG235> we glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> tribulations<WG2347> also<WG2532>: knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> tribulation<WG2347> worketh<WG2716> patience<WG5281>;


btext:
And<WG1161> hope<WG1680> maketh<WG2617> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG2617>; because<WG3754> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316> is shed abroad<WG1632> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588> by<WG1223> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> which<WG3588> is given<WG1325> unto us<WG2254>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when we<WG2257> were<WG5607> yet<WG2089> without strength<WG772>, in due<WG2596> time<WG2540> Christ<WG5547> died<WG599> for<WG5228> the ungodly<WG765>. / in due time: or, according to the time


btext:
For<WG1063> scarcely<WG3433> for<WG5228> a righteous man<WG1342> will<WG599> one<WG5100> die<WG599>: yet<WG1063> peradventure<WG5029> for<WG5228> a good man<WG18> some<WG5100> would<WG5111> even<WG2532> dare<WG5111> to die<WG599>.


btext:
But<WG1161> God<WG2316> commendeth<WG4921> his<WG1438> love<WG26> toward<WG1519> us<WG2248>, in that<WG3754>, while we<WG2257> were<WG5607> yet<WG2089> sinners<WG268>, Christ<WG5547> died<WG599> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>.


btext:
Much<WG4183> more<WG3123> then<WG3767>, being<WG1344> now<WG3568> justified<WG1344> by<WG1722> his<WG846> blood<WG129>, we shall be saved<WG4982> from<WG575> wrath<WG3709> through<WG1223> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487>, when we were<WG5607> enemies<WG2190>, we were reconciled<WG2644> to God<WG2316> by<WG1223> the death<WG2288> of his<WG846> Son<WG5207>, much<WG4183> more<WG3123>, being reconciled<WG2644>, we shall be saved<WG4982> by<WG1722> his<WG846> life<WG2222>.


btext:
And<WG1161> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> so, but<WG235> we also<WG2532> joy<WG2744> in<WG1722> God<WG2316> through<WG1223> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> we have<WG2983> now<WG3568> received<WG2983> the atonement<WG2643>. / atonement: or, reconciliation


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124>, as<WG5618> by<WG1223> one<WG1520> man<WG444> sin<WG266> entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> death<WG2288> by<WG1223> sin<WG266>; and<WG2532> so<WG3779> death<WG2288> passed<WG1330> upon<WG1519> all<WG3956> men<WG444>, for<WG1909> that<WG3739> all<WG3956> have sinned<WG264>: / for that: or, in whom


btext:
(For<WG1063> until<WG891> the law<WG3551> sin<WG266> was<WG2258> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>: but<WG1161> sin<WG266> is<WG1677> not<WG3756> imputed<WG1677> when there is<WG5607> no<WG3361> law<WG3551>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG235> death<WG2288> reigned<WG936> from<WG575> Adam<WG76> to<WG3360> Moses<WG3475>, even<WG2532> over<WG1909> them that had<WG264> not<WG3361> sinned<WG264> after<WG1909> the similitude<WG3667> of Adam's<WG76> transgression<WG3847>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the figure<WG5179> of him that was to come<WG3195>.


btext:
But<WG235> not<WG3756> as<WG5613> the offence<WG3900>, so<WG3779> also<WG2532> is the free gift<WG5486>. For<WG1063> if<WG1487> through the offence<WG3900> of one<WG1520> many<WG4183> be dead<WG599>, much<WG4183> more<WG3123> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the gift<WG1431> by<WG1722> grace<WG5485>, which is<WG3588> by one<WG1520> man<WG444>, Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, hath abounded<WG4052> unto<WG1519> many<WG4183>.


btext:
And<WG2532> not<WG3756> as<WG5613> it was by<WG1223> one<WG1520> that sinned<WG264>, so is the gift<WG1434>: for<WG1063><WG3303> the judgment<WG2917> was by<WG1537> one<WG1520> to<WG1519> condemnation<WG2631>, but<WG1161> the free gift<WG5486> is of<WG1537> many<WG4183> offences<WG3900> unto<WG1519> justification<WG1345>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> by one man's<WG1520> offence<WG3900> death<WG2288> reigned<WG936> by<WG1223> one<WG1520>; much<WG4183> more<WG3123> they which receive<WG2983> abundance<WG4050> of grace<WG5485> and<WG2532> of the gift<WG1431> of righteousness<WG1343> shall reign<WG936> in<WG1722> life<WG2222> by<WG1223> one<WG1520>, Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.) / by one man's…: or, by one offence


btext:
Therefore<WG686><WG3767> as<WG5613> by<WG1223> the offence<WG3900> of one<WG1520> judgment came upon<WG1519> all<WG3956> men<WG444> to<WG1519> condemnation<WG2631>; even<WG2532> so<WG3779> by<WG1223> the righteousness<WG1345> of one<WG1520> the free gift came upon<WG1519> all<WG3956> men<WG444> unto<WG1519> justification<WG1347> of life<WG2222>. / by the offence…: or, by one offence / by the righteousness…: or, by one righteousness


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> by<WG1223> one<WG1520> man's<WG444> disobedience<WG3876> many<WG4183> were made<WG2525> sinners<WG268>, so<WG3779><WG2532> by<WG1223> the obedience<WG5218> of one<WG1520> shall<WG2525> many<WG4183> be made<WG2525> righteous<WG1342>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161> the law<WG3551> entered<WG3922>, that<WG2443> the offence<WG3900> might abound<WG4121>. But<WG1161> where<WG3757> sin<WG266> abounded<WG4121>, grace<WG5485> did much more abound<WG5248>:


btext:
That<WG2443> as<WG5618> sin<WG266> hath reigned<WG936> unto<WG1722> death<WG2288>, even<WG2532> so<WG3779> might<WG936> grace<WG5485> reign<WG936> through<WG1223> righteousness<WG1343> unto<WG1519> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
What<WG5101> shall we say<WG2046> then<WG3767>? Shall we continue<WG1961> in sin<WG266>, that<WG2443> grace<WG5485> may abound<WG4121>?


btext:
God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>. How<WG4459> shall we, that<WG3748> are dead<WG599> to sin<WG266>, live<WG2198> any longer<WG2089> therein<WG1722><WG846>?


btext:
<WG2228> Know ye not<WG50>, that so<WG3754> many of us<WG3745> as were baptized<WG907> into<WG1519> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> were baptized<WG907> into<WG1519> his<WG846> death<WG2288>? / were: or, are / were: or, are


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> we are buried with<WG4916> him<WG846> by<WG1223> baptism<WG908> into<WG1519> death<WG2288>: that<WG2443> like as<WG5618> Christ<WG5547> was raised up<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498> by<WG1223> the glory<WG1391> of the Father<WG3962>, even so<WG3779> we<WG2249> also<WG2532> should walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> newness<WG2538> of life<WG2222>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> we have been<WG1096> planted together<WG4854> in the likeness<WG3667> of his<WG846> death<WG2288>, we shall be<WG2071> also<WG235><WG2532> in the likeness of his resurrection<WG386>:


btext:
Knowing<WG1097> this<WG5124>, that<WG3754> our<WG2257> old<WG3820> man<WG444> is crucified with<WG4957> him, that<WG2443> the body<WG4983> of sin<WG266> might be destroyed<WG2673>, that henceforth<WG3371> we<WG2248> should<WG1398> not<WG3371> serve<WG1398> sin<WG266>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> if<WG1487> we be dead<WG599> with<WG4862> Christ<WG5547>, we believe<WG4100> that<WG3754> we shall<WG4800> also<WG2532> live<WG4800> with him<WG846>:


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> Christ<WG5547> being raised<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498> dieth<WG599> no more<WG3765>; death<WG2288> hath<WG2961> no more<WG3765> dominion over<WG2961> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG3739><WG1063> in that he died<WG599>, he died<WG599> unto sin<WG266> once<WG2178>: but<WG1161> in that<WG3739> he liveth<WG2198>, he liveth<WG2198> unto God<WG2316>.


btext:
Likewise<WG3779> reckon<WG3049> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> yourselves<WG1438> to be<WG1511> dead<WG3498> indeed<WG3303> unto sin<WG266>, but<WG1161> alive<WG2198> unto God<WG2316> through<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Let<WG936> not<WG3361> sin<WG266> therefore<WG3767> reign<WG936> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> mortal<WG2349> body<WG4983>, that<WG1519> ye should obey<WG5219> it<WG846> in<WG1722> the lusts<WG1939> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
Neither<WG3366> yield ye<WG3936> your<WG5216> members<WG3196> as instruments<WG3696> of unrighteousness<WG93> unto sin<WG266>: but<WG235> yield<WG3936> yourselves<WG1438> unto God<WG2316>, as<WG5613> those that are alive<WG2198> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> your<WG5216> members<WG3196> as instruments<WG3696> of righteousness<WG1343> unto God<WG2316>. / instruments: Gr. arms, or, weapons


btext:
For<WG1063> sin<WG266> shall<WG2961> not<WG3756> have dominion over<WG2961> you<WG5216>: for<WG1063> ye are<WG2075> not<WG3756> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, but<WG235> under<WG5259> grace<WG5485>.


btext:
What<WG5101> then<WG3767>? shall we sin<WG264>, because<WG3754> we are<WG2070> not<WG3756> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, but<WG235> under<WG5259> grace<WG5485>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>.


btext:
Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756>, that<WG3754> to whom<WG3739> ye yield<WG3936> yourselves<WG1438> servants<WG1401> to<WG1519> obey<WG5218>, his servants<WG1401> ye are<WG2075> to whom<WG3739> ye obey<WG5219>; whether<WG2273> of sin<WG266> unto<WG1519> death<WG2288>, or<WG2228> of obedience<WG5218> unto<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>?


btext:
But<WG1161> God<WG2316> be thanked<WG5485>, that<WG3754> ye were<WG2258> the servants<WG1401> of sin<WG266>, but<WG1161> ye have obeyed<WG5219> from<WG1537> the heart<WG2588> that form<WG5179> of doctrine<WG1322> which<WG1519><WG3739> was delivered you<WG3860>. / which…: Gr. whereto ye were delivered


btext:
Being<WG1659> then<WG1161> made free<WG1659> from<WG575> sin<WG266>, ye became the servants<WG1402> of righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
I speak<WG3004> after the manner of men<WG442> because<WG1223> of the infirmity<WG769> of your<WG5216> flesh<WG4561>: for<WG1063> as<WG5618> ye have yielded<WG3936> your<WG5216> members<WG3196> servants<WG1401> to uncleanness<WG167> and<WG2532> to iniquity<WG458> unto<WG1519> iniquity<WG458>; even so<WG3779> now<WG3568> yield<WG3936> your<WG5216> members<WG3196> servants<WG1401> to righteousness<WG1343> unto<WG1519> holiness<WG38>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when<WG3753> ye were<WG2258> the servants<WG1401> of sin<WG266>, ye were<WG2258> free<WG1658> from righteousness<WG1343>. / from…: Gr. to righteousness


btext:
What<WG5101><WG3767> fruit<WG2590> had ye<WG2192> then<WG5119> in<WG1909> those things whereof<WG3739> ye are<WG1870> now<WG3568> ashamed<WG1870>? for<WG1063> the end<WG5056> of those things<WG1565> is death<WG2288>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> being made free<WG1659> from<WG575> sin<WG266>, and<WG1161> become servants<WG1402> to God<WG2316>, ye have<WG2192> your<WG5216> fruit<WG2590> unto<WG1519> holiness<WG38>, and<WG1161> the end<WG5056> everlasting<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the wages<WG3800> of sin<WG266> is death<WG2288>; but<WG1161> the gift<WG5486> of God<WG2316> is eternal<WG166> life<WG2222> through<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
<WG2228> Know ye not<WG50>, brethren<WG80>, (for<WG1063> I speak<WG2980> to them that know<WG1097> the law<WG3551>,) how that<WG3754> the law<WG3551> hath dominion over<WG2961> a man<WG444> as long as<WG1909><WG3745><WG5550> he liveth<WG2198>?


btext:
For<WG1063> the woman<WG1135> which hath an husband<WG5220> is bound<WG1210> by the law<WG3551> to her husband<WG435> so long as he liveth<WG2198>; but<WG1161> if<WG1437> the husband<WG435> be dead<WG599>, she is loosed<WG2673> from<WG575> the law<WG3551> of her husband<WG435>.


btext:
So then<WG686><WG3767> if<WG1437>, while her husband<WG435> liveth<WG2198>, she be married<WG1096> to another<WG2087> man<WG435>, she shall be called<WG5537> an adulteress<WG3428>: but<WG1161> if<WG1437> her husband<WG435> be dead<WG599>, she is<WG2076> free<WG1658> from<WG575> that law<WG3551>; so that she<WG846> is<WG1511> no<WG3361> adulteress<WG3428>, though she be married<WG1096> to another<WG2087> man<WG435>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> are become dead<WG2289> to the law<WG3551> by<WG1223> the body<WG4983> of Christ<WG5547>; that<WG1519> ye<WG5209> should be married<WG1096> to another<WG2087>, even to him who is raised<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, that<WG2443> we should bring forth fruit<WG2592> unto God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when<WG3753> we were<WG2258> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, the motions<WG3804> of sins<WG266>, which<WG3588> were by<WG1223> the law<WG3551>, did work<WG1754> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> members<WG3196> to bring<WG1519> forth fruit<WG2592> unto death<WG2288>. / motions: Gr. passions


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> we are delivered<WG2673> from<WG575> the law<WG3551>, that being dead<WG599><WG599> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> we were held<WG2722>; that<WG5620> we<WG2248> should serve<WG1398> in<WG1722> newness<WG2538> of spirit<WG4151>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> in the oldness<WG3821> of the letter<WG1121>. / that being…: or, being dead to that


btext:
What<WG5101> shall we say<WG2046> then<WG3767>? Is the law<WG3551> sin<WG266>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>. Nay<WG235>, I had<WG1097> not<WG3756> known<WG1097> sin<WG266>, but<WG1508> by<WG1223> the law<WG3551>: for<WG1063><WG5037> I had<WG1492> not<WG3756> known<WG1492> lust<WG1939>, except<WG1508> the law<WG3551> had said<WG3004>, Thou shalt<WG1937> not<WG3756> covet<WG1937>. / lust: or, concupiscence


btext:
But<WG1161> sin<WG266>, taking<WG2983> occasion<WG874> by<WG1223> the commandment<WG1785>, wrought<WG2716> in<WG1722> me<WG1698> all manner of<WG3956> concupiscence<WG1939>. For<WG1063> without<WG5565> the law<WG3551> sin<WG266> was dead<WG3498>.


btext:
For<WG1161> I<WG1473> was alive<WG2198> without<WG5565> the law<WG3551> once<WG4218>: but<WG1161> when the commandment<WG1785> came<WG2064>, sin<WG266> revived<WG326>, and<WG1161> I<WG1473> died<WG599>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the commandment<WG1785>, which<WG3588> was ordained to<WG1519> life<WG2222>, I<WG3427> found<WG2147><WG3778> to be unto<WG1519> death<WG2288>.


btext:
For<WG1063> sin<WG266>, taking<WG2983> occasion<WG874> by<WG1223> the commandment<WG1785>, deceived<WG1818> me<WG3165>, and<WG2532> by<WG1223> it<WG846> slew<WG615> me.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620><WG3303> the law<WG3551> is holy<WG40>, and<WG2532> the commandment<WG1785> holy<WG40>, and<WG2532> just<WG1342>, and<WG2532> good<WG18>.


btext:
Was then<WG3767> that which is good<WG18> made<WG1096> death<WG2288> unto me<WG1698>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>. But<WG235> sin<WG266>, that<WG2443> it might appear<WG5316> sin<WG266>, working<WG2716> death<WG2288> in me<WG3427> by<WG1223> that which is good<WG18>; that<WG2443> sin<WG266> by<WG1223> the commandment<WG1785> might become<WG1096> exceeding<WG2596><WG5236> sinful<WG268>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the law<WG3551> is<WG2076> spiritual<WG4152>: but<WG1161> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> carnal<WG4559>, sold<WG4097> under<WG5259> sin<WG266>.


btext:
For<WG1063> that which<WG3739> I do<WG2716> I allow<WG1097> not<WG3756>: for<WG1063> what<WG3739> I would<WG2309>, that<WG5124> do I<WG4238> not<WG3756>; but<WG235> what<WG3739> I hate<WG3404>, that<WG5124> do I<WG4160>. / allow: Gr. know


btext:
If<WG1487> then<WG1161> I do<WG4160> that<WG5124> which<WG3739> I would<WG2309> not<WG3756>, I consent<WG4852> unto the law<WG3551> that<WG3754> it is good<WG2570>.


btext:
Now<WG3570> then<WG1161> it is no more<WG3765> I<WG1473> that do<WG2716> it<WG846>, but<WG235> sin<WG266> that dwelleth<WG3611> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I know<WG1492> that<WG3754> in<WG1722> me<WG1698> (that is<WG5123>, in<WG1722> my<WG3450> flesh<WG4561>,) dwelleth<WG3611> no<WG3756> good thing<WG18>: for<WG1063> to will<WG2309> is present<WG3873> with me<WG3427>; but<WG1161> how to perform<WG2716> that which is good<WG2570> I find<WG2147> not<WG3756>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG3739> the good<WG18> that I would<WG2309> I do<WG4160> not<WG3756>: but<WG235> the evil<WG2556> which<WG3739> I would<WG2309> not<WG3756>, that<WG5124> I do<WG4238>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> if<WG1487><WG3739> I do<WG4160> that<WG5124> I<WG1473> would<WG2309> not<WG3756>, it is no more<WG2089><WG3765> I<WG1473> that do<WG2716> it<WG846>, but<WG235> sin<WG266> that dwelleth<WG3611> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>.


btext:
I find<WG2147> then<WG686> a law<WG3551>, that<WG3754>, when I<WG1698> would<WG2309> do<WG4160> good<WG2570>, evil<WG2556> is present<WG3873> with me<WG1698>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I delight<WG4913> in the law<WG3551> of God<WG2316> after<WG2596> the inward<WG2080> man<WG444>:


btext:
But<WG1161> I see<WG991> another<WG2087> law<WG3551> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> members<WG3196>, warring against<WG497> the law<WG3551> of my<WG3450> mind<WG3563>, and<WG2532> bringing<WG163> me<WG3165> into captivity<WG163> to the law<WG3551> of sin<WG266> which<WG3588> is<WG5607> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> members<WG3196>.


btext:
O wretched<WG5005> man<WG444> that I am<WG1473>! who<WG5101> shall deliver<WG4506> me<WG3165> from<WG1537> the body<WG4983> of this<WG5127> death<WG2288>? / the body…: or, this body of death


btext:
I thank<WG2168> God<WG2316> through<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>. So then<WG686><WG3767> with the mind<WG3563> I<WG1473> myself<WG846> serve<WG3303><WG1398> the law<WG3551> of God<WG2316>; but<WG1161> with the flesh<WG4561> the law<WG3551> of sin<WG266>.


btext:
There is therefore<WG686> now<WG3568> no<WG3762> condemnation<WG2631> to them which are in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, who walk<WG4043> not<WG3361> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG235> after<WG2596> the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the law<WG3551> of the Spirit<WG4151> of life<WG2222> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> hath made<WG1659> me<WG3165> free<WG1659> from<WG575> the law<WG3551> of sin<WG266> and<WG2532> death<WG2288>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what the law<WG3551> could not do<WG102>, in<WG1722> that<WG3739> it was weak<WG770> through<WG1223> the flesh<WG4561>, God<WG2316> sending<WG3992> his own<WG1438> Son<WG5207> in<WG1722> the likeness<WG3667> of sinful<WG266> flesh<WG4561>, and<WG2532> for<WG4012> sin<WG266>, condemned<WG2632> sin<WG266> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>: / for sin: or, by a sacrifice for sin


btext:
That<WG2443> the righteousness<WG1345> of the law<WG3551> might be fulfilled<WG4137> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, who walk<WG4043> not<WG3361> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG235> after<WG2596> the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they that are<WG5607> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561> do mind<WG5426> the things<WG3588> of the flesh<WG4561>; but<WG1161> they that are after<WG2596> the Spirit<WG4151> the things<WG3588> of the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
For<WG1063> to be<WG5427> carnally<WG4561> minded<WG5427> is death<WG2288>; but<WG1161> to be<WG5427> spiritually<WG4151> minded<WG5427> is life<WG2222> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>. / to be carnally…: Gr. the minding of the flesh / to be spiritually…: Gr. the minding of the Spirit


btext:
Because<WG1360> the carnal<WG4561> mind<WG5427> is enmity<WG2189> against<WG1519> God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> it is<WG5293> not<WG3756> subject<WG5293> to the law<WG3551> of God<WG2316>, neither<WG3761> indeed<WG1063> can be<WG1410>. / the carnal…: Gr. the minding of the flesh


btext:
So then<WG1161> they that are<WG5607> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> please<WG700> God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>, if so be<WG1512> that the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316> dwell<WG3611> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>. Now<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> have<WG2192> not<WG3756> the Spirit<WG4151> of Christ<WG5547>, he<WG3778> is<WG2076> none<WG3756> of his<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> Christ<WG5547> be in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, the body<WG4983><WG3303> is dead<WG3498> because<WG1223> of sin<WG266>; but<WG1161> the Spirit<WG4151> is life<WG2222> because<WG1223> of righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> the Spirit<WG4151> of him that raised up<WG1453> Jesus<WG2424> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498> dwell<WG3611> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, he that raised up<WG1453> Christ<WG5547> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498> shall<WG2227> also<WG2532> quicken<WG2227> your<WG5216> mortal<WG2349> bodies<WG4983> by<WG1223> his<WG846> Spirit<WG4151> that dwelleth<WG1774><WG1774> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>. / by: or, because of


btext:
Therefore<WG686><WG3767>, brethren<WG80>, we are<WG2070> debtors<WG3781>, not<WG3756> to the flesh<WG4561>, to live<WG2198> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> ye live<WG2198> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, ye shall<WG3195> die<WG599>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye<WG2289> through the Spirit<WG4151> do mortify<WG2289> the deeds<WG4234> of the body<WG4983>, ye shall live<WG2198>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as many as<WG3745> are led<WG71> by the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>, they<WG3778> are<WG1526> the sons<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye have<WG2983> not<WG3756> received<WG2983> the spirit<WG4151> of bondage<WG1397> again<WG3825> to<WG1519> fear<WG5401>; but<WG235> ye have received<WG2983> the Spirit<WG4151> of adoption<WG5206>, whereby<WG1722><WG3739> we cry<WG2896>, Abba<WG5>, Father<WG3962>.


btext:
The Spirit<WG4151> itself<WG846> beareth witness<WG4828> with our<WG2257> spirit<WG4151>, that<WG3754> we are<WG2070> the children<WG5043> of God<WG2316>:


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> children<WG5043>, then<WG2532> heirs<WG2818>; heirs<WG2818> of God<WG3303><WG2316>, and<WG1161> joint-heirs<WG4789> with Christ<WG5547>; if so be<WG1512> that we suffer with<WG4841> him, that<WG2443> we may be<WG4888> also<WG2532> glorified together<WG4888>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I reckon<WG3049> that<WG3754> the sufferings<WG3804> of this present<WG3568> time<WG2540> are not<WG3756> worthy<WG514> to be compared with<WG4314> the glory<WG1391> which shall<WG3195> be revealed<WG601> in<WG1519> us<WG2248>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the earnest expectation<WG603> of the creature<WG2937> waiteth<WG553> for the manifestation<WG602> of the sons<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the creature<WG2937> was made subject<WG5293> to vanity<WG3153>, not<WG3756> willingly<WG1635>, but<WG235> by reason<WG1223> of him who hath subjected<WG5293> the same in<WG1909> hope<WG1680>,


btext:
Because<WG3754> the creature<WG2937> itself<WG846> also<WG2532> shall be delivered<WG1659> from<WG575> the bondage<WG1397> of corruption<WG5356> into<WG1519> the glorious<WG1391> liberty<WG1657> of the children<WG5043> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the whole<WG3956> creation<WG2937> groaneth<WG4959> and<WG2532> travaileth in pain together<WG4944> until<WG891> now<WG3568>. / the…: or, every creature


btext:
And<WG1161> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> they, but<WG235> ourselves<WG846> also<WG2532>, which have<WG2192> the firstfruits<WG536> of the Spirit<WG4151>, even<WG2532> we<WG2249> ourselves<WG846> groan<WG4727> within<WG1722> ourselves<WG1438>, waiting<WG553> for the adoption<WG5206>, to wit, the redemption<WG629> of our<WG2257> body<WG4983>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we are saved<WG4982> by hope<WG1680>: but<WG1161> hope<WG1680> that is seen<WG991> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> hope<WG1680>: for<WG1063> what<WG3739> a man<WG5100> seeth<WG991>, why<WG5101> doth he<WG1679> yet<WG2532> hope for<WG1679>?


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> we hope<WG1679> for that<WG3739> we see<WG991> not<WG3756>, then do we<WG553> with<WG1223> patience<WG5281> wait for<WG553> it.


btext:
<WG1161> Likewise<WG5615> the Spirit<WG4151> also<WG2532> helpeth<WG4878> our<WG2257> infirmities<WG769>: for<WG1063> we know<WG1492> not<WG3756> what<WG5101> we should pray for<WG4336> as<WG2526> we ought<WG1163>: but<WG235> the Spirit<WG4151> itself<WG846> maketh intercession<WG5241> for<WG5228> us<WG2257> with groanings<WG4726> which cannot be uttered<WG215>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he that searcheth<WG2045> the hearts<WG2588> knoweth<WG1492> what<WG5101> is the mind<WG5427> of the Spirit<WG4151>, because<WG3754> he maketh intercession<WG1793> for<WG5228> the saints<WG40> according<WG2596> to the will of God<WG2316>. / because: or, that


btext:
And<WG1161> we know<WG1492> that all things<WG3956> work together<WG4903> for<WG1519> good<WG18> to them that<WG3754> love<WG25> God<WG2316>, to them who are<WG5607> the called<WG2822> according<WG2596> to his purpose<WG4286>.


btext:
For<WG3754> whom<WG3739> he did foreknow<WG4267>, he<WG4309> also<WG2532> did predestinate<WG4309> to be conformed<WG4832> to the image<WG1504> of his<WG846> Son<WG5207>, that<WG1519> he<WG846> might be<WG1511> the firstborn<WG4416> among<WG1722> many<WG4183> brethren<WG80>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161> whom<WG3739> he did predestinate<WG4309>, them<WG5128> he<WG2564> also<WG2532> called<WG2564>: and<WG2532> whom<WG3739> he called<WG2564>, them<WG5128> he<WG1344> also<WG2532> justified<WG1344>: and<WG1161> whom<WG3739> he justified<WG1344>, them<WG5128> he<WG1392> also<WG2532> glorified<WG1392>.


btext:
What<WG5101> shall we<WG2046> then<WG3767> say<WG2046> to<WG4314> these things<WG5023>? If<WG1487> God<WG2316> be for<WG5228> us<WG2257>, who<WG5101> can be against<WG2596> us<WG2257>?


btext:
He that<WG3739><WG1065> spared<WG5339> not<WG3756> his own<WG2398> Son<WG5207>, but<WG235> delivered<WG3860> him<WG846> up<WG3860> for<WG5228> us<WG2257> all<WG3956>, how<WG4459> shall he<WG5483> not<WG3780> with<WG4862> him<WG846> also<WG2532> freely give<WG5483> us<WG2254> all things<WG3956>?


btext:
Who<WG5101> shall lay any thing<WG1458> to the charge<WG2596> of God's<WG2316> elect<WG1588>? It is God<WG2316> that justifieth<WG1344>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> is he that condemneth<WG2632>? It is Christ<WG5547> that died<WG599>, yea<WG1161> rather<WG3123><WG2532>, that is risen again<WG1453>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> even<WG2532> at<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of God<WG2316>, who<WG3739> also<WG2532> maketh intercession<WG1793> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> shall separate<WG5563> us<WG2248> from<WG575> the love<WG26> of Christ<WG5547>? shall tribulation<WG2347>, or<WG2228> distress<WG4730>, or<WG2228> persecution<WG1375>, or<WG2228> famine<WG3042>, or<WG2228> nakedness<WG1132>, or<WG2228> peril<WG2794>, or<WG2228> sword<WG3162>?


btext:
As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125><WG3754>, For thy<WG4675> sake<WG1752> we are killed<WG2289> all<WG3650> the day long<WG2250>; we are accounted<WG3049> as<WG5613> sheep<WG4263> for the slaughter<WG4967>.


btext:
Nay<WG235>, in<WG1722> all<WG3956> these things<WG5125> we are more than conquerors<WG5245> through<WG1223> him that loved<WG25> us<WG2248>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I am persuaded<WG3982>, that<WG3754> neither<WG3777> death<WG2288>, nor<WG3777> life<WG2222>, nor<WG3777> angels<WG32>, nor<WG3777> principalities<WG746>, nor<WG3777> powers<WG1411>, nor<WG3777> things present<WG1764>, nor<WG3777> things to come<WG3195>,


btext:
Nor<WG3777> height<WG5313>, nor<WG3777> depth<WG899>, nor<WG3777> any<WG5100> other<WG2087> creature<WG2937>, shall be able<WG1410> to separate<WG5563> us<WG2248> from<WG575> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316>, which is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
I say<WG3004> the truth<WG225> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, I lie<WG5574> not<WG3756>, my<WG3450> conscience<WG4893> also bearing<WG4828> me<WG3427> witness<WG4828> in<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>,


btext:
That<WG3754> I<WG3427> have<WG2076> great<WG3173> heaviness<WG3077> and<WG2532> continual<WG88> sorrow in<WG3601> my<WG3450> heart<WG2588>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> could wish<WG2172> that myself<WG846> were<WG1511> accursed<WG331> from<WG575> Christ<WG5547> for<WG5228> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, my<WG3450> kinsmen<WG4773> according<WG2596> to the flesh<WG4561>: / accursed: or, separated


btext:
Who<WG3748> are<WG1526> Israelites<WG2475>; to whom<WG3739> pertaineth the adoption<WG5206>, and<WG2532> the glory<WG1391>, and<WG2532> the covenants<WG1242>, and<WG2532> the giving of the law<WG3548>, and<WG2532> the service<WG2999> of God, and<WG2532> the promises<WG1860>; / covenants: or, testaments


btext:
Whose<WG3739> are the fathers<WG3962>, and<WG2532> of<WG1537> whom<WG3739> as concerning<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561> Christ<WG5547> came, who<WG5607> is over<WG1909> all<WG3956>, God<WG2316> blessed<WG2128> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Not<WG3756> as<WG3634> though<WG1161><WG3754> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> hath taken none effect<WG1601>. For<WG1063> they are not<WG3756> all<WG3956><WG1537> Israel<WG2474>, which<WG3588><WG3778> are of Israel<WG2474>:


btext:
Neither<WG3761>, because<WG3754> they are<WG1526> the seed<WG4690> of Abraham<WG11>, are they all<WG3956> children<WG5043>: but<WG235>, In<WG1722> Isaac<WG2464> shall<WG2564> thy<WG4671> seed<WG4690> be called<WG2564>.


btext:
That is<WG5123>, They which are the children<WG5043> of the flesh<WG4561>, these<WG5023> are not<WG3756> the children<WG5043> of God<WG2316>: but<WG235> the children<WG5043> of the promise<WG1860> are counted<WG3049> for<WG1519> the seed<WG4690>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG3778> is the word<WG3056> of promise<WG1860>, At<WG2596> this<WG5126> time<WG2540> will I come<WG2064>, and<WG2532> Sarah<WG4564> shall have<WG2071> a son<WG5207>.


btext:
And<WG1161> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> this; but<WG235> when Rebecca<WG4479> also<WG2532> had conceived<WG2845> by<WG1537> one<WG1520><WG2192>, even by our<WG2257> father<WG3962> Isaac<WG2464>;


btext:
(For<WG1063> the children being<WG1080> not yet<WG3380> born<WG1080>, neither<WG3366> having done<WG4238> any<WG5100> good<WG18> or<WG2228> evil<WG2556>, that<WG2443> the purpose<WG4286> of God<WG2316> according<WG2596> to election<WG1589> might stand<WG3306>, not<WG3756> of<WG1537> works<WG2041>, but<WG235> of<WG1537> him that calleth<WG2564>;)


btext:
<WG3754> It was said<WG4483> unto her<WG846>, The elder<WG3187> shall serve<WG1398> the younger<WG1640>. / elder: or, greater / elder: or, greater / younger: or, lesser


btext:
As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, Jacob<WG2384> have I loved<WG25>, but<WG1161> Esau<WG2269> have I hated<WG3404>.


btext:
What<WG5101> shall we say<WG2046> then<WG3767><WG3361>? Is there unrighteousness<WG93> with<WG3844> God<WG2316>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he saith<WG3004> to Moses<WG3475>, I will have mercy on<WG1653> whom<WG3739><WG302> I will have mercy<WG1653>, and<WG2532> I will have compassion<WG3627> on whom<WG3739><WG302> I will have compassion<WG3627>.


btext:
So<WG686> then<WG3767> it is not<WG3756> of him that willeth<WG2309>, nor<WG3761> of him that runneth<WG5143>, but<WG235> of God<WG2316> that sheweth mercy<WG1653>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the scripture<WG1124> saith<WG3004> unto Pharaoh<WG5328>, Even for<WG3754><WG1519> this<WG5124> same purpose<WG846> have I raised<WG1825> thee<WG4571> up<WG1825>, that<WG3704> I might shew<WG1731> my<WG3450> power<WG1411> in<WG1722> thee<WG4671>, and<WG2532> that<WG3704> my<WG3450> name<WG3686> might be declared<WG1229> throughout<WG1722> all<WG3956> the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
Therefore<WG686><WG3767> hath he mercy<WG1653> on whom<WG3739> he will<WG2309> have mercy, and<WG1161> whom<WG3739> he will<WG2309> he hardeneth<WG4645>.


btext:
Thou wilt say<WG2046> then<WG3767> unto me<WG3427>, Why<WG5101> doth he yet<WG2089> find fault<WG3201>? For<WG1063> who<WG5101> hath resisted<WG436> his<WG846> will<WG1013>?


btext:
Nay but<WG3304>, O<WG5599> man<WG444>, who<WG5101> art<WG1488> thou<WG4771> that repliest against<WG470> God<WG2316><WG3361>? Shall<WG2046> the thing formed<WG4110> say<WG2046> to him that formed<WG4111> it, Why<WG5101> hast thou made<WG4160> me<WG3165> thus<WG3779>? / repliest…: or, answerest again, or, disputest with God?


btext:
<WG2228> Hath<WG2192> not<WG3756> the potter<WG2763> power<WG1849> over the clay<WG4081>, of<WG1537> the same<WG846> lump<WG5445> to<WG3739><WG3303> make<WG4160> one vessel<WG4632> unto<WG1519> honour<WG5092>, and<WG1161> another<WG3739> unto<WG1519> dishonour<WG819>?


btext:
What if<WG1487><WG1161> God<WG2316>, willing<WG2309> to shew<WG1731> his wrath<WG3709>, and<WG2532> to make<WG1107> his<WG846> power<WG1415> known<WG1107>, endured<WG5342> with<WG1722> much<WG4183> longsuffering<WG3115> the vessels<WG4632> of wrath<WG3709> fitted<WG2675> to<WG1519> destruction<WG684>: / fitted: or, made up


btext:
And<WG2532> that<WG2443> he might make known<WG1107> the riches<WG4149> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391> on<WG1909> the vessels<WG4632> of mercy<WG1656>, which<WG3739> he had afore prepared<WG4282> unto<WG1519> glory<WG1391>,


btext:
<WG3739> Even<WG2532> us<WG2248>, whom<WG3739> he hath called<WG2564>, not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the Jews<WG2453> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> of<WG1537> the Gentiles<WG1484>?


btext:
As he saith<WG3004> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> Osee<WG5617>, I will call<WG2564> them my<WG3450> people<WG2992>, which were not<WG3756> my<WG3450> people<WG2992>; and<WG2532> her beloved<WG25>, which was<WG25> not<WG3756> beloved<WG25>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it shall come to pass<WG2071>, that in<WG1722> the place<WG5117> where<WG3757><WG3739> it was said<WG4483> unto them<WG846>, Ye<WG5210> are not<WG3756> my<WG3450> people<WG2992>; there<WG1563> shall they be called<WG2564> the children<WG5207> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Esaias<WG2268> also<WG1161> crieth<WG2896> concerning<WG5228> Israel<WG2474>, Though<WG1437> the number<WG706> of the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474> be<WG5600> as<WG5613> the sand<WG285> of the sea<WG2281>, a remnant<WG2640> shall be saved<WG4982>:


btext:
For<WG1063> he will finish<WG4931> the work<WG3056>, and<WG2532> cut it short<WG4932> in<WG1722> righteousness<WG1343>: because<WG3754> a short<WG4932> work<WG3056> will<WG4160> the Lord<WG2962> make<WG4160> upon<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>. / the work: or, the account


btext:
And<WG2532> as<WG2531> Esaias<WG2268> said before<WG4280>, Except<WG1508> the Lord<WG2962> of Sabaoth<WG4519> had left<WG1459> us<WG2254> a seed<WG4690>, we had been<WG302><WG1096> as<WG5613> Sodoma<WG4670>, and<WG2532> been made like<WG302><WG3666> unto<WG5613> Gomorrha<WG1116>.


btext:
What<WG5101> shall we say<WG2046> then<WG3767>? That<WG3754> the Gentiles<WG1484>, which<WG3588> followed<WG1377> not<WG3361> after righteousness<WG1343>, have attained<WG2638> to righteousness<WG1343>, even<WG1161> the righteousness<WG1343> which<WG3588> is of<WG1537> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Israel<WG2474>, which followed<WG1377> after the law<WG3551> of righteousness<WG1343>, hath<WG5348> not<WG3756> attained<WG5348> to<WG1519> the law<WG3551> of righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1302>? Because<WG3754> they sought it not<WG3756> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> it were by<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551>. For<WG1063> they stumbled<WG4350> at that stumblingstone<WG3037><WG4348>;


btext:
As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, Behold<WG2400>, I lay<WG5087> in<WG1722> Sion<WG4622> a stumblingstone<WG3037><WG4348> and<WG2532> rock<WG4073> of offence<WG4625>: and<WG2532> whosoever<WG3956> believeth<WG4100> on<WG1909> him<WG846> shall<WG2617> not<WG3756> be ashamed<WG2617>. / ashamed: or confounded


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, my<WG1699> heart's<WG2588> desire<WG2107> and<WG2532> prayer<WG1162> to<WG4314> God<WG2316> for<WG5228> Israel<WG2474> is<WG2076>, that<WG3303><WG1519> they might be saved<WG4991>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I bear<WG3140> them<WG846> record<WG3140> that<WG3754> they have<WG2192> a zeal<WG2205> of God<WG2316>, but<WG235> not<WG3756> according<WG2596> to knowledge<WG1922>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they being ignorant<WG50> of God's<WG2316> righteousness<WG1343>, and<WG2532> going about<WG2212> to establish<WG2476> their own<WG2398> righteousness<WG1343>, have<WG5293> not<WG3756> submitted themselves<WG5293> unto the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> Christ<WG5547> is the end<WG5056> of the law<WG3551> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343> to every one<WG3956> that believeth<WG4100>.


btext:
For<WG1063> Moses<WG3475> describeth<WG1125> the righteousness<WG1343> which<WG3588> is of<WG1537> the law<WG3551>, That<WG3754> the man<WG444> which doeth<WG4160> those things<WG846> shall live<WG2198> by<WG1722> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the righteousness<WG1343> which is of<WG1537> faith<WG4102> speaketh<WG3004> on this wise<WG3779>, Say<WG2036> not<WG3361> in<WG1722> thine<WG4675> heart<WG2588>, Who<WG5101> shall ascend<WG305> into<WG1519> heaven<WG3772>? (that is<WG5123>, to bring<WG2609> Christ<WG5547> down<WG2609> from above:)


btext:
Or<WG2228>, Who<WG5101> shall descend<WG2597> into<WG1519> the deep<WG12>? (that is<WG5123>, to bring up<WG321> Christ<WG5547> again<WG321> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>.)


btext:
But<WG235> what<WG5101> saith it<WG3004>? The word<WG4487> is<WG2076> nigh<WG1451> thee<WG4675>, even in<WG1722> thy<WG4675> mouth<WG4750>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> thy<WG4675> heart<WG2588>: that is<WG5123>, the word<WG4487> of faith<WG4102>, which<WG3739> we preach<WG2784>;


btext:
That<WG3754> if<WG1437> thou shalt confess<WG3670> with<WG1722> thy<WG4675> mouth<WG4750> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> shalt believe<WG4100> in<WG1722> thine<WG4675> heart<WG2588> that<WG3754> God<WG2316> hath raised<WG1453> him<WG846> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, thou shalt be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
For<WG1063> with the heart<WG2588> man believeth<WG4100> unto<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>; and<WG1161> with the mouth<WG4750> confession is made<WG3670> unto<WG1519> salvation<WG4991>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the scripture<WG1124> saith<WG3004>, Whosoever<WG3956> believeth<WG4100> on<WG1909> him<WG846> shall<WG2617> not<WG3756> be ashamed<WG2617>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there is<WG2076> no<WG3756> difference<WG1293> between<WG5037> the Jew<WG2453> and<WG2532> the Greek<WG1672>: for<WG1063> the same<WG846> Lord<WG2962> over all<WG3956> is rich<WG4147> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> that call upon<WG1941> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG3956><WG1063> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall call upon<WG1941> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962> shall be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
How<WG4459> then<WG3767> shall they call on<WG1941> him in<WG1519> whom<WG3739> they have<WG4100> not<WG3756> believed<WG4100>? and<WG1161> how<WG4459> shall they believe in<WG4100> him of whom<WG3739> they have<WG191> not<WG3756> heard<WG191>? and<WG1161> how<WG4459> shall they hear<WG191> without<WG5565> a preacher<WG2784>?


btext:
And<WG1161> how<WG4459> shall they preach<WG2784>, except<WG3362> they be sent<WG649>? as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, How<WG5613> beautiful<WG5611> are the feet of them<WG4228> that preach the gospel<WG2097> of peace<WG1515>, and bring glad tidings<WG2097> of good things<WG18>!


btext:
But<WG235> they have<WG5219> not<WG3756> all<WG3956> obeyed<WG5219> the gospel<WG2098>. For<WG1063> Esaias<WG2268> saith<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, who<WG5101> hath believed<WG4100> our<WG2257> report<WG189>? / our report: Gr. the hearing of us? / report: or, preaching?


btext:
So then<WG686> faith<WG4102> cometh by<WG1537> hearing<WG189>, and<WG1161> hearing<WG189> by<WG1223> the word<WG4487> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG235> I say<WG3004>, Have<WG191> they not<WG3378> heard<WG191>? Yes verily<WG3304>, their<WG846> sound<WG5353> went<WG1831> into<WG1519> all<WG3956> the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> their<WG846> words<WG4487> unto<WG1519> the ends<WG4009> of the world<WG3625>.


btext:
But<WG235> I say<WG3004>, Did<WG1097> not<WG3378> Israel<WG2474> know<WG1097>? First<WG4413> Moses<WG3475> saith<WG3004>, I<WG1473> will provoke<WG3863> you<WG5209> to jealousy<WG3863> by<WG1909> them that are no<WG3756> people<WG1484>, and by<WG1909> a foolish<WG801> nation<WG1484> I will anger<WG3949> you<WG5209>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Esaias<WG2268> is very bold<WG662>, and<WG2532> saith<WG3004>, I was found<WG2147> of them that sought<WG2212> me<WG1691> not<WG3361>; I was made<WG1096> manifest<WG1717> unto them that asked<WG1905> not<WG3361> after<WG1905> me<WG1691>.


btext:
But<WG1161> to<WG4314> Israel<WG2474> he saith<WG3004>, All<WG3650> day long<WG2250> I have stretched forth<WG1600> my<WG3450> hands<WG5495> unto<WG4314> a disobedient<WG544> and<WG2532> gainsaying<WG483> people<WG2992>.


btext:
I say<WG3004> then<WG3767><WG3361>, Hath<WG683> God<WG2316> cast away<WG683> his<WG846> people<WG2992>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>. For<WG1063> I<WG1473> also<WG2532> am<WG1510> an Israelite<WG2475>, of<WG1537> the seed<WG4690> of Abraham<WG11>, of the tribe<WG5443> of Benjamin<WG958>.


btext:
God<WG2316> hath<WG683> not<WG3756> cast away<WG683> his<WG846> people<WG2992> which<WG3739> he foreknew<WG4267><WG2228>. Wot ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> what<WG5101> the scripture<WG1124> saith<WG3004> of<WG1722> Elias<WG2243>? how<WG5613> he maketh intercession<WG1793> to God<WG2316> against<WG2596> Israel<WG2474>, saying<WG3004>, / of Elias: Gr. in Elias?


btext:
Lord<WG2962>, they have killed<WG615> thy<WG4675> prophets<WG4396>, and<WG2532> digged down<WG2679> thine<WG4675> altars<WG2379>; and I<WG2504> am left<WG5275> alone<WG3441>, and<WG2532> they seek<WG2212> my<WG3450> life<WG5590>.


btext:
But<WG235> what<WG5101> saith<WG3004> the answer of God<WG5538> unto him<WG846>? I have reserved<WG2641> to myself<WG1683> seven thousand<WG2035> men<WG435>, who<WG3748> have<WG2578> not<WG3756> bowed<WG2578> the knee<WG1119> to the image of Baal<WG896>.


btext:
Even so<WG3779> then<WG3767> at<WG1722> this present<WG3568> time<WG2540> also<WG2532> there is<WG1096> a remnant<WG3005> according<WG2596> to the election<WG1589> of grace<WG5485>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> by grace<WG5485>, then is it no more<WG2089><WG3765> of<WG1537> works<WG2041>: otherwise<WG1893> grace<WG5485> is<WG1096> no more<WG2089><WG3765> grace<WG5485>. But<WG1161> if<WG1487> it be of<WG1537> works<WG2041>, then is it<WG2076> no more<WG2089><WG3765> grace<WG5485>: otherwise<WG1893> work<WG2041> is<WG2076> no more<WG2089><WG3765> work<WG2041>.


btext:
What<WG5101> then<WG3767>? Israel<WG2474> hath<WG2013> not<WG3756> obtained<WG2013> that<WG5127> which<WG3739> he seeketh for<WG1934>; but<WG1161> the election<WG1589> hath obtained it<WG2013>, and<WG1161> the rest<WG3062> were blinded<WG4456> / blinded: or, hardened


btext:
(According as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, God<WG2316> hath given<WG1325> them<WG846> the spirit<WG4151> of slumber<WG2659>, eyes<WG3788> that they should<WG991> not<WG3361> see<WG991>, and<WG2532> ears<WG3775> that they should<WG191> not<WG3361> hear<WG191>;) unto<WG2193> this<WG4594> day<WG2250>. / slumber: or, remorse


btext:
And<WG2532> David<WG1138> saith<WG3004>, Let<WG1096> their<WG846> table<WG5132> be made<WG1096> a snare<WG1519><WG3803>, and<WG2532> a trap<WG1519><WG2339>, and<WG2532> a stumblingblock<WG1519><WG4625>, and<WG2532> a recompence<WG1519><WG468> unto them<WG846>:


btext:
Let<WG4654> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788> be darkened<WG4654>, that they may<WG991> not<WG3361> see<WG991>, and<WG2532> bow down<WG4781> their<WG846> back<WG3577> alway<WG1275>.


btext:
I say<WG3004> then<WG3767><WG3361>, Have they stumbled<WG4417> that<WG2443> they should fall<WG4098>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>: but<WG235> rather through their<WG846> fall<WG3900> salvation<WG4991> is come unto the Gentiles<WG1484>, for to<WG1519> provoke<WG3863> them<WG846> to jealousy<WG3863>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> if<WG1487> the fall<WG3900> of them<WG846> be the riches<WG4149> of the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> the diminishing<WG2275> of them<WG846> the riches<WG4149> of the Gentiles<WG1484>; how<WG4214> much more<WG3123> their<WG846> fulness<WG4138>? / diminishing: or, decay, or, loss


btext:
For<WG1063> I speak<WG3004> to you<WG5213> Gentiles<WG1484>, inasmuch as<WG1909><WG3745><WG3303> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> the apostle<WG652> of the Gentiles<WG1484>, I magnify<WG1392> mine<WG3450> office<WG1248>:


btext:
If by any means<WG1513><WG4458> I may provoke to emulation<WG3863> them which are my<WG3450> flesh<WG4561>, and<WG2532> might save<WG4982> some<WG5100> of<WG1537> them<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the casting away<WG580> of them<WG846> be the reconciling<WG2643> of the world<WG2889>, what<WG5101> shall the receiving<WG4356> of them be, but<WG1508> life<WG2222> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>?


btext:
For<WG1161> if<WG1487> the firstfruit<WG536> be holy<WG40>, the lump<WG5445> is also<WG2532> holy: and<WG2532> if<WG1487> the root<WG4491> be holy<WG40>, so<WG2532> are the branches<WG2798>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if some<WG1536> of the branches<WG2798> be broken off<WG1575>, and<WG1161> thou<WG4771>, being<WG5607> a wild olive tree<WG65>, wert graffed in<WG1461> among<WG1722> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> with<WG4791> them<WG1096> partakest<WG4791> of the root<WG4491> and<WG2532> fatness<WG4096> of the olive tree<WG1636>; / among them: or, for them


btext:
Boast<WG2620> not<WG3361> against<WG2620> the branches<WG2798>. But<WG1161> if<WG1487> thou boast<WG2620>, thou<WG4771> bearest<WG941> not<WG3756> the root<WG4491>, but<WG235> the root<WG4491> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
Thou wilt say<WG2046> then<WG3767>, The branches<WG2798> were broken off<WG1575>, that<WG2443> I<WG1473> might be graffed in<WG1461>.


btext:
Well<WG2573>; because of unbelief<WG570> they were broken off<WG1575>, and<WG1161> thou<WG4771> standest<WG2476> by faith<WG4102>. Be<WG5309> not<WG3361> highminded<WG5309>, but<WG235> fear<WG5399>:


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> God<WG2316> spared<WG5339> not<WG3756> the natural<WG5449> branches<WG2798><WG2596>, take heed lest<WG4458><WG3381> he<WG5339> also<WG3381> spare<WG5339> not<WG3761> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
Behold<WG1492> therefore<WG3767> the goodness<WG5544> and<WG2532> severity<WG663> of God<WG2316>: on<WG1909> them which fell<WG4098><WG3303>, severity<WG663>; but<WG1161> toward<WG1909> thee<WG4571>, goodness<WG5544>, if<WG1437> thou continue<WG1961> in his goodness<WG5544>: otherwise<WG1893> thou<WG4771> also<WG2532> shalt be cut off<WG1581>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they<WG1565> also<WG2532>, if<WG3362> they abide<WG1961> not<WG3362> still in unbelief<WG570>, shall be graffed in<WG1461>: for<WG1063> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> able<WG1415> to graff<WG1461> them<WG846> in<WG1461> again<WG3825>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> thou<WG4771> wert cut<WG1581> out of<WG1537> the olive tree which is wild<WG65> by<WG2596> nature<WG5449>, and<WG2532> wert graffed<WG1461> contrary to<WG3844> nature<WG5449> into<WG1519> a good olive tree<WG2565>: how much<WG4214> more<WG3123> shall these<WG3778>, which be the natural<WG2596><WG5449> branches, be graffed into<WG1461> their own<WG2398> olive tree<WG1636>?


btext:
For<WG1063> I would<WG2309> not<WG3756>, brethren<WG80>, that ye<WG5209> should be ignorant<WG50> of this<WG5124> mystery<WG3466>, lest<WG3363> ye should be<WG5600> wise<WG5429> in<WG3844> your own conceits<WG1438>; that<WG3754> blindness<WG4457> in<WG575> part<WG3313> is happened<WG1096> to Israel<WG2474>, until<WG891><WG3739> the fulness<WG4138> of the Gentiles<WG1484> be come in<WG1525>. / blindness: or, hardness


btext:
And<WG2532> so<WG3779> all<WG3956> Israel<WG2474> shall be saved<WG4982>: as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, There shall come<WG2240> out of<WG1537> Sion<WG4622> the Deliverer<WG4506>, and<WG2532> shall turn away<WG654> ungodliness<WG763> from<WG575> Jacob<WG2384>:


btext:
For<WG2532> this<WG3778> is my<WG3844><WG1700> covenant<WG1242> unto them<WG846>, when<WG3752> I shall take away<WG851> their<WG846> sins<WG266>.


btext:
As concerning<WG2596><WG3303> the gospel<WG2098>, they are enemies<WG2190> for your sakes<WG1223><WG5209>: but<WG1161> as touching<WG2596> the election<WG1589>, they are beloved<WG27> for<WG1223> the fathers'<WG3962> sakes<WG1223>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the gifts<WG5486> and<WG2532> calling<WG2821> of God<WG2316> are without repentance<WG278>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618><WG2532> ye<WG5210> in times past<WG4218> have not believed<WG544> God<WG2316>, yet<WG1161> have<WG1653> now<WG3568> obtained mercy<WG1653> through<WG5130> their unbelief<WG543>: / believed: or, obeyed


btext:
Even so<WG3779> have<WG544> these<WG3778> also<WG2532> now<WG3568> not believed<WG544>, that<WG2443> through your<WG5212> mercy<WG1656> they<WG846> also<WG2532> may obtain mercy<WG1653>. / believed: or, obeyed


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> hath concluded<WG4788> them all<WG3956> in<WG1519> unbelief<WG543>, that<WG2443> he might have mercy<WG1653> upon all<WG3956>. / concluded…: or, shut them all up together


btext:
O<WG5599> the depth<WG899> of the riches<WG4149> both<WG2532> of the wisdom<WG4678> and<WG2532> knowledge<WG1108> of God<WG2316>! how<WG5613> unsearchable<WG419> are his<WG846> judgments<WG2917>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> ways<WG3598> past finding out<WG421>!


btext:
For<WG1063> who<WG5101> hath known<WG1097> the mind<WG3563> of the Lord<WG2962>? or<WG2228> who<WG5101> hath been<WG1096> his<WG846> counsellor<WG4825>?


btext:
Or<WG2228> who<WG5101> hath first given<WG4272> to him<WG846>, and<WG2532> it shall be recompensed<WG467> unto him<WG846> again<WG467>?


btext:
For<WG3754> of<WG1537> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> through<WG1223> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> to<WG1519> him<WG846>, are all things<WG3956>: to whom<WG846> be glory<WG1391> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>. / whom: Gr. him


btext:
I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209> therefore<WG3767>, brethren<WG80>, by<WG1223> the mercies<WG3628> of God<WG2316>, that ye present<WG3936> your<WG5216> bodies<WG4983> a living<WG2198> sacrifice<WG2378>, holy<WG40>, acceptable<WG2101> unto God<WG2316>, which is your<WG5216> reasonable<WG3050> service<WG2999>.


btext:
And<WG2532> be<WG4964> not<WG3361> conformed<WG4964> to this<WG5129> world<WG165>: but<WG235> be ye transformed<WG3339> by the renewing<WG342> of your<WG5216> mind<WG3563>, that<WG1519> ye<WG5209> may prove<WG1381> what<WG5101> is that good<WG18>, and<WG2532> acceptable<WG2101>, and<WG2532> perfect<WG5046>, will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I say<WG3004>, through<WG1223> the grace<WG5485> given<WG1325> unto me<WG3427>, to every man<WG3956> that is<WG5607> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, not<WG3361> to think of himself more<WG3844> highly<WG5252> than<WG3739> he ought<WG1163> to think<WG5426>; but<WG235> to think<WG5426> soberly<WG1519><WG4993>, according as<WG5613> God<WG2316> hath dealt<WG3307> to every man<WG1538> the measure<WG3358> of faith<WG4102>. / soberly: Gr. to sobriety


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG2509> we have<WG2192> many<WG4183> members<WG3196> in<WG1722> one<WG1520> body<WG4983>, and<WG1161> all<WG3956> members<WG3196> have<WG2192> not<WG3756> the same<WG846> office<WG4234>:


btext:
So<WG3779> we<WG2070>, being many<WG4183>, are<WG2070> one<WG1520> body<WG4983> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG1161> every<WG2596> one<WG1520> members<WG3196> one of another<WG240>.


btext:
Having<WG2192> then<WG1161> gifts<WG5486> differing<WG1313> according<WG2596> to the grace<WG5485> that is given<WG1325> to us<WG2254>, whether<WG1535> prophecy<WG4394>, let us prophesy according<WG2596> to the proportion<WG356> of faith<WG4102>;


btext:
Or<WG1535> ministry<WG1248>, let us wait on<WG1722> our ministering<WG1248>: or<WG1535> he that teacheth<WG1321>, on<WG1722> teaching<WG1319>;


btext:
Or<WG1535> he that exhorteth<WG3870>, on<WG1722> exhortation<WG3874>: he that giveth<WG3330>, let him do it with<WG1722> simplicity<WG572>; he that ruleth<WG4291>, with<WG1722> diligence<WG4710>; he that sheweth mercy<WG1653>, with<WG1722> cheerfulness<WG2432>. / giveth: or, imparteth / with simplicity: or, liberally


btext:
Let love<WG26> be without dissimulation<WG505>. Abhor<WG655> that which is evil<WG4190>; cleave<WG2853> to that which is good<WG18>.


btext:
Be kindly affectioned<WG5387> one to another<WG1519><WG240> with brotherly love<WG5360>; in honour<WG5092> preferring<WG4285> one another<WG240>; / with…: or, in the love of the brethren


btext:
Not<WG3361> slothful<WG3636> in business<WG4710>; fervent<WG2204> in spirit<WG4151>; serving<WG1398> the Lord<WG2962>;


btext:
Rejoicing<WG5463> in hope<WG1680>; patient<WG5278> in tribulation<WG2347>; continuing instant<WG4342> in prayer<WG4335>;


btext:
Distributing<WG2841> to the necessity<WG5532> of saints<WG40>; given<WG1377> to hospitality<WG5381>.


btext:
Bless<WG2127> them which persecute<WG1377> you<WG5209>: bless<WG2127>, and<WG2532> curse<WG2672> not<WG3361>.


btext:
Rejoice<WG5463> with<WG3326> them that do rejoice<WG5463>, and<WG2532> weep<WG2799> with<WG3326> them that weep<WG2799>.


btext:
Be of the same<WG846> mind<WG5426> one toward another<WG1519><WG240>. Mind<WG5426> not<WG3361> high things<WG5308>, but<WG235> condescend<WG4879> to men of low estate<WG5011>. Be<WG1096> not<WG3361> wise<WG5429> in<WG3844> your own conceits<WG1438>. / condescend…: or, be contented with mean things


btext:
Recompense<WG591> to no man<WG3367> evil<WG2556> for<WG473> evil<WG2556>. Provide<WG4306> things honest<WG2570> in the sight<WG1799> of all<WG3956> men<WG444>.


btext:
If<WG1487> it be possible<WG1415>, as much as lieth in<WG1537> you<WG5216>, live peaceably<WG1514> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> men<WG444>.


btext:
Dearly beloved<WG27>, avenge<WG1556> not<WG3361> yourselves<WG1438>, but<WG235> rather give<WG1325> place<WG5117> unto wrath<WG3709>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, Vengeance<WG1557> is mine<WG1698>; I<WG1473> will repay<WG467>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> if<WG1437> thine<WG4675> enemy<WG2190> hunger<WG3983>, feed<WG5595> him<WG846>; if<WG1437> he thirst<WG1372>, give<WG4222> him<WG846> drink<WG4222>: for<WG1063> in so<WG5124> doing<WG4160> thou shalt heap<WG4987> coals<WG440> of fire<WG4442> on<WG1909> his<WG846> head<WG2776>.


btext:
Be<WG3528> not<WG3361> overcome<WG3528> of<WG5259> evil<WG2556>, but<WG235> overcome<WG3528> evil<WG2556> with<WG1722> good<WG18>.


btext:
Let every<WG3956> soul<WG5590> be subject<WG5293> unto the higher<WG5242> powers<WG1849>. For<WG1063> there is<WG2076> no<WG3756> power<WG1849> but<WG1508> of<WG575> God<WG2316><WG1161>: the powers<WG1849> that be<WG5607> are<WG1526> ordained<WG5021> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>. / ordained: or, ordered


btext:
Whosoever therefore<WG5620> resisteth<WG498> the power<WG1849>, resisteth<WG436> the ordinance<WG1296> of God<WG2316>: and<WG1161> they that resist<WG436> shall receive<WG2983> to themselves<WG1438> damnation<WG2917>.


btext:
For<WG1063> rulers<WG758> are<WG1526> not<WG3756> a terror<WG5401> to good<WG18> works<WG2041>, but<WG235> to the evil<WG2556>. Wilt thou<WG2309> then<WG1161> not<WG3361> be afraid<WG5399> of the power<WG1849>? do<WG4160> that which is good<WG18>, and<WG2532> thou shalt have<WG2192> praise<WG1868> of<WG1537> the same<WG846>:


btext:
For<WG1063> he is<WG2076> the minister<WG1249> of God<WG2316> to thee<WG4671> for<WG1519> good<WG18>. But<WG1161> if<WG1437> thou do<WG4160> that which is evil<WG2556>, be afraid<WG5399>; for<WG1063> he beareth<WG5409> not<WG3756> the sword<WG3162> in vain<WG1500>: for<WG1063> he is<WG2076> the minister<WG1249> of God<WG2316>, a revenger<WG1558> to execute wrath<WG3709> upon<WG1519> him that doeth<WG4238> evil<WG2556>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> ye must needs<WG318> be subject<WG5293>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> for<WG1223> wrath<WG3709>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> for conscience<WG4893> sake<WG1223>.


btext:
For<WG1063> for<WG1223> this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> pay ye<WG5055> tribute<WG5411> also<WG2532>: for<WG1063> they are<WG1526> God's<WG2316> ministers<WG3011>, attending continually<WG4342> upon<WG1519> this<WG5124> very thing<WG846>.


btext:
Render<WG591> therefore<WG3767> to all<WG3956> their dues<WG3782>: tribute<WG5411> to whom<WG3588> tribute<WG5411> is due; custom<WG5056> to whom<WG3588> custom<WG5056>; fear<WG5401> to whom<WG3588> fear<WG5401>; honour<WG5092> to whom<WG3588> honour<WG5092>.


btext:
Owe<WG3784> no man<WG3367> any thing<WG3367>, but<WG1508> to love<WG25> one another<WG240>: for<WG1063> he that loveth<WG25> another<WG2087> hath fulfilled<WG4137> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this, Thou shalt<WG3431> not<WG3756> commit adultery<WG3431>, Thou shalt<WG5407> not<WG3756> kill<WG5407>, Thou shalt<WG2813> not<WG3756> steal<WG2813>, Thou shalt<WG5576> not<WG3756> bear false witness<WG5576>, Thou shalt<WG1937> not<WG3756> covet<WG1937>; and<WG2532> if there be any<WG1536> other<WG2087> commandment<WG1785>, it is briefly comprehended<WG346> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> saying<WG3056>, namely<WG1722>, Thou shalt love<WG25> thy<WG4675> neighbour<WG4139> as<WG5613> thyself<WG1438>.


btext:
Love<WG26> worketh<WG2038> no<WG3756> ill<WG2556> to his neighbour<WG4139>: therefore<WG3767> love<WG26> is the fulfilling<WG4138> of the law<WG3551>.


btext:
And<WG2532> that<WG5124>, knowing<WG1492> the time<WG2540>, that<WG3754> now<WG2235> it is high time<WG5610> to awake<WG2248><WG1453> out of<WG1537> sleep<WG5258>: for<WG1063> now<WG3568> is our<WG2257> salvation<WG4991> nearer<WG1452> than<WG2228> when<WG3753> we believed<WG4100>.


btext:
The night<WG3571> is far spent<WG4298><WG1161>, the day<WG2250> is at hand<WG1448>: let us<WG659> therefore<WG3767> cast off<WG659> the works<WG2041> of darkness<WG4655>, and<WG2532> let us put on<WG1746> the armour<WG3696> of light<WG5457>.


btext:
Let us walk<WG4043> honestly<WG2156>, as<WG5613> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250>; not<WG3361> in rioting<WG2970> and<WG2532> drunkenness<WG3178>, not<WG3361> in chambering<WG2845> and<WG2532> wantonness<WG766>, not<WG3361> in strife<WG2054> and<WG2532> envying<WG2205>. / honestly: or, decently


btext:
But<WG235> put ye on<WG1746> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> make<WG4160> not<WG3361> provision<WG4307> for<WG1519> the flesh<WG4561>, to fulfil the lusts<WG1939> thereof.


btext:
Him that is weak<WG770> in the faith<WG4102> receive ye<WG4355>, but<WG1161> not<WG3361> to<WG1519> doubtful<WG1261> disputations<WG1253>. / not…: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts


btext:
For<WG3303> one<WG3739> believeth<WG4100> that he may eat<WG5315> all things<WG3956>: another<WG1161>, who is weak<WG770>, eateth<WG2068> herbs<WG3001>.


btext:
Let<WG1848> not<WG3361> him that eateth<WG2068> despise<WG1848> him that eateth<WG2068> not<WG3361>; and<WG2532> let<WG2068> not<WG3361> him which eateth<WG2068> not<WG3361> judge<WG2919> him that eateth<WG2068>: for<WG1063> God<WG2316> hath received<WG4355> him<WG846>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> art<WG1488> thou<WG4771> that judgest<WG2919> another man's<WG245> servant<WG3610>? to his own<WG2398> master<WG2962> he standeth<WG4739> or<WG2228> falleth<WG4098>. Yea<WG1161>, he shall be holden up<WG2476>: for<WG1063> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> able<WG1415> to make<WG2476> him<WG846> stand<WG2476>.


btext:
One<WG3303> man<WG3739> esteemeth<WG2919> one day<WG2250> above<WG3844> another<WG2250><WG1161>: another<WG3739> esteemeth<WG2919> every<WG3956> day<WG2250> alike. Let<WG4135> every man<WG1538> be fully persuaded<WG4135> in<WG1722> his own<WG2398> mind<WG3563>. / fully persuaded: or, fully assured


btext:
He that regardeth<WG5426> the day<WG2250>, regardeth<WG5426> it unto the Lord<WG2962>; and<WG2532> he that regardeth<WG5426> not<WG3361> the day<WG2250>, to the Lord<WG2962> he doth<WG5426> not<WG3756> regard<WG5426> it. He that eateth<WG2068>, eateth<WG2068> to the Lord<WG2962>, for<WG1063> he giveth God<WG2316> thanks<WG2168>; and<WG2532> he that eateth<WG2068> not<WG3361>, to the Lord<WG2962> he eateth<WG2068> not<WG3756>, and<WG2532> giveth God<WG2316> thanks<WG2168>. / regardeth: or, observeth


btext:
For<WG1063> none<WG3762> of us<WG2257> liveth<WG2198> to himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> no man<WG3762> dieth<WG599> to himself<WG1438>.


btext:
For<WG1063> whether<WG1437><WG5037> we live<WG2198>, we live<WG2198> unto the Lord<WG2962>; and whether<WG1437><WG5037> we die<WG599>, we die<WG599> unto the Lord<WG2962>: whether<WG1437><WG5037> we live<WG2198> therefore<WG3767>, or<WG1437><WG5037> die<WG599>, we are<WG2070> the Lord's<WG2962>.


btext:
For<WG1063> to<WG1519> this<WG5124> end Christ<WG5547> both<WG2532> died<WG599>, and<WG2532> rose<WG450>, and<WG2532> revived<WG326>, that<WG2443> he might be Lord<WG2961> both<WG2532> of the dead<WG3498> and<WG2532> living<WG2198>.


btext:
But<WG1161> why<WG5101> dost<WG2919> thou<WG4771> judge<WG2919> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80>? or<WG2228><WG2532> why<WG5101> dost<WG1848> thou<WG4771> set at nought<WG1848> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80>? for<WG1063> we shall<WG3936> all<WG3956> stand before<WG3936> the judgment seat<WG968> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, As I<WG1473> live<WG2198>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962><WG3754>, every<WG3956> knee<WG1119> shall bow<WG2578> to me<WG1698>, and<WG2532> every<WG3956> tongue<WG1100> shall confess<WG1843> to God<WG2316>.


btext:
So<WG3767> then<WG686> every one<WG1538> of us<WG2257> shall give<WG1325> account<WG3056> of<WG4012> himself<WG1438> to God<WG2316>.


btext:
Let us<WG2919> not therefore<WG3767> judge<WG2919> one another<WG240> any more<WG3371>: but<WG235> judge<WG2919> this<WG5124> rather<WG3123>, that no man<WG3361> put<WG5087> a stumblingblock<WG4348> or<WG2228> an occasion to fall<WG4625> in his brother's way<WG80>.


btext:
I know<WG1492>, and<WG2532> am persuaded<WG3982> by<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, that<WG3754> there is nothing<WG3762> unclean<WG2839> of<WG1223> itself<WG1438>: but<WG1508> to him that esteemeth<WG3049> any thing<WG5100> to be<WG1511> unclean<WG2839>, to him<WG1565> it is unclean<WG2839>. / unclean: Gr. common


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80> be grieved<WG3076> with<WG1223> thy meat<WG1033>, now<WG3765> walkest thou<WG4043> not<WG3765> charitably<WG26><WG2596>. Destroy<WG622> not<WG3361> him<WG1565> with thy<WG4675> meat<WG1033>, for<WG5228> whom<WG3739> Christ<WG5547> died<WG599>. / charitably: Gr. according to charity


btext:
For<WG1063> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> meat<WG1035> and<WG2532> drink<WG4213>; but<WG235> righteousness<WG1343>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, and<WG2532> joy<WG5479> in<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he that in<WG1722> these things<WG5125> serveth<WG1398> Christ<WG5547> is acceptable<WG2101> to God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> approved<WG1384> of men<WG444>.


btext:
Let us<WG1377> therefore<WG686><WG3767> follow after<WG1377> the things which make for<WG3588> peace<WG1515>, and<WG2532> things wherewith<WG1519> one<WG240> may edify<WG3619> another<WG240>.


btext:
For<WG1752> meat<WG1033> destroy<WG2647> not<WG3361> the work<WG2041> of God<WG2316>. All things<WG3956> indeed<WG3303> are pure<WG2513>; but<WG235> it is evil<WG2556> for that man<WG444> who eateth<WG2068> with<WG1223> offence<WG4348>.


btext:
It is good<WG2570> neither<WG3361> to eat<WG5315> flesh<WG2907>, nor<WG3366> to drink<WG4095> wine<WG3631>, nor<WG3366> any thing whereby<WG1722><WG3739> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80> stumbleth<WG4350>, or<WG2228> is offended<WG4624>, or<WG2228> is made weak<WG770>.


btext:
Hast<WG2192> thou<WG4771> faith<WG4102>? have<WG2192> it to<WG2596> thyself<WG4572> before<WG1799> God<WG2316>. Happy<WG3107> is he that condemneth<WG2919> not<WG3361> himself<WG1438> in<WG1722> that thing which<WG3739> he alloweth<WG1381>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he that doubteth<WG1252> is damned<WG2632> if<WG1437> he eat<WG5315>, because<WG3754> he eateth not<WG3756> of<WG1537> faith<WG4102>: for<WG1161> whatsoever<WG3739><WG3956> is not<WG3756> of<WG1537> faith<WG4102> is<WG2076> sin<WG266>. / doubteth: or, discerneth and putteth a difference between meats / damned: or, condemned, or liable to punishment


btext:
We<WG2249> then<WG1161> that are strong<WG1415> ought<WG3784> to bear<WG941> the infirmities<WG771> of the weak<WG102>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> to please<WG700> ourselves<WG1438>.


btext:
<WG1063> Let<WG700> every one<WG1538> of us<WG2257> please<WG700> his neighbour<WG4139> for<WG1519> his good<WG18> to<WG4314> edification<WG3619>.


btext:
For<WG1063> even<WG2532> Christ<WG5547> pleased<WG700> not<WG3756> himself<WG1438>; but<WG235>, as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, The reproaches<WG3680> of them that reproached<WG3679> thee<WG4571> fell<WG1968> on<WG1909> me<WG1691>.


btext:
For<WG1063> whatsoever things<WG3745> were written aforetime<WG4270> were written<WG4270> for<WG1519> our<WG2251> learning<WG1319>, that<WG2443> we<WG2192> through<WG1223> patience<WG5281> and<WG2532> comfort<WG3874> of the scriptures<WG1124> might have<WG2192> hope<WG1680>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the God<WG2316> of patience<WG5281> and<WG2532> consolation<WG3874> grant<WG1325> you<WG5213> to be<WG846> likeminded<WG5426> one<WG240> toward another<WG1722><WG240> according<WG2596> to Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>: / according to: or, after the example of


btext:
That<WG2443> ye may<WG1392> with one mind<WG3661> and<WG1722> one<WG1520> mouth<WG4750> glorify<WG1392> God<WG2316>, even<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> receive ye<WG4355> one another<WG240>, as<WG2531><WG2532> Christ<WG5547> also<WG2531> received<WG4355> us<WG2248> to<WG1519> the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I say<WG3004> that Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> was<WG1096> a minister<WG1249> of the circumcision<WG4061> for<WG5228> the truth<WG225> of God<WG2316>, to<WG1519> confirm<WG950> the promises<WG1860> made unto the fathers<WG3962>:


btext:
And<WG1161> that the Gentiles<WG1484> might glorify<WG1392> God<WG2316> for<WG5228> his mercy<WG1656>; as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, For<WG1223> this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> I will confess<WG1843> to thee<WG4671> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484>, and<WG2532> sing<WG5567> unto thy<WG4675> name<WG3686>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825> he saith<WG3004>, Rejoice, ye<WG2165> Gentiles<WG1484>, with<WG3326> his<WG846> people<WG2992>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, Praise<WG134> the Lord<WG2962>, all<WG3956> ye<WG134> Gentiles<WG1484>; and<WG2532> laud<WG1867> him<WG846>, all ye<WG3956> people<WG2992>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, Esaias<WG2268> saith<WG3004>, There shall be<WG2071> a root<WG4491> of Jesse<WG2421>, and<WG2532> he that shall rise<WG450> to reign over<WG757> the Gentiles<WG1484>; in<WG1909> him<WG846> shall<WG1679> the Gentiles<WG1484> trust<WG1679>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the God<WG2316> of hope<WG1680> fill<WG4137> you<WG5209> with all<WG3956> joy<WG5479> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515> in<WG1722> believing<WG4100>, that<WG1519> ye<WG5209> may abound<WG4052> in<WG1722> hope<WG1680>, through<WG1722> the power<WG1411> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I<WG1473> myself<WG846> also<WG2532> am persuaded<WG3982> of<WG4012> you<WG5216>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> ye<WG846> also<WG2532> are<WG2075> full<WG3324> of goodness<WG19>, filled<WG4137> with all<WG3956> knowledge<WG1108>, able<WG1410> also<WG2532> to admonish<WG3560> one another<WG240>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1161>, brethren<WG80>, I have written<WG1125> the more boldly<WG5112> unto you<WG5213> in<WG575> some sort<WG3313>, as<WG5613> putting<WG1878> you<WG5209> in mind<WG1878>, because<WG1223> of the grace<WG5485> that is given<WG1325> to me<WG3427> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>,


btext:
That I<WG3165> should be<WG1519><WG1511> the minister<WG3011> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> to<WG1519> the Gentiles<WG1484>, ministering<WG2418> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316>, that<WG2443> the offering up<WG4376> of the Gentiles<WG1484> might be<WG1096> acceptable<WG2144>, being sanctified<WG37> by<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>. / offering up: or, sacrificing


btext:
I have<WG2192> therefore whereof<WG3767> I may glory<WG2746> through<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> in those things which pertain to<WG4314> God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I will<WG5111> not<WG3756> dare<WG5111> to speak<WG2980> of any<WG5100> of those things which<WG3739> Christ<WG5547> hath<WG2716> not<WG3756> wrought<WG2716> by<WG1223> me<WG1700>, to make<WG1519> the Gentiles<WG1484> obedient<WG5218>, by word<WG3056> and<WG2532> deed<WG2041>,


btext:
Through<WG1722> mighty<WG1411> signs<WG4592> and<WG2532> wonders<WG5059>, by<WG1722> the power<WG1411> of the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>; so<WG5620> that from<WG575> Jerusalem<WG2419>, and<WG2532> round about<WG2945> unto<WG3360> Illyricum<WG2437>, I<WG3165> have fully preached<WG4137> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Yea<WG1161>, so<WG3779> have I strived<WG5389> to preach the gospel<WG2097>, not<WG3756> where<WG3699> Christ<WG5547> was named<WG3687>, lest<WG3363> I should build<WG3618> upon<WG1909> another man's<WG245> foundation<WG2310>:


btext:
But<WG235> as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, To whom<WG3739> he<WG846> was<WG312> not<WG3756> spoken<WG312> of<WG4012>, they shall see<WG3700>: and<WG2532> they<WG3739> that have<WG191> not<WG3756> heard<WG191> shall understand<WG4920>.


btext:
For which cause<WG1352> also<WG2532> I have been<WG1465> much<WG4183> hindered<WG1465> from coming<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>. / much: or, many ways, or oftentimes


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> having<WG2192> no more<WG3371> place<WG5117> in<WG1722> these<WG575><WG5125> parts<WG2824>, and<WG1161> having<WG2192> a great desire<WG1974> these many<WG4183> years<WG2094> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>;


btext:
Whensoever<WG5613><WG1437> I take my journey<WG4198> into<WG1519> Spain<WG4681>, I will come<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>: for<WG1063> I trust<WG1679> to see<WG2300> you<WG5209> in my journey<WG1279>, and<WG2532> to be brought on my way<WG4311> thitherward<WG1563> by<WG5259> you<WG5216>, if<WG1437> first<WG4412> I be<WG1705> somewhat<WG3313> filled<WG1705> with<WG575> your<WG5216> company. / with…: Gr. with you


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> I go<WG4198> unto<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419> to minister<WG1247> unto the saints<WG40>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it hath pleased them<WG2106> of Macedonia<WG3109> and<WG2532> Achaia<WG882> to make<WG4160> a certain<WG5100> contribution<WG2842> for<WG1519> the poor<WG4434> saints<WG40> which<WG3588> are at<WG1722> Jerusalem<WG2419>.


btext:
It hath pleased them<WG2106> verily<WG1063>; and<WG2532> their<WG846> debtors<WG3781> they are<WG1526>. For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the Gentiles<WG1484> have been made partakers<WG2841> of their<WG846> spiritual things<WG4152>, their duty is<WG3784> also<WG2532> to minister<WG3008> unto them<WG846> in<WG1722> carnal things<WG4559>.


btext:
When therefore<WG3767> I have performed<WG2005> this<WG5124>, and<WG2532> have sealed<WG4972> to them<WG846> this<WG5126> fruit<WG2590>, I will come<WG565> by<WG1223> you<WG5216> into<WG1519> Spain<WG4681>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I am sure<WG1492> that<WG3754>, when I come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, I shall come<WG2064> in<WG1722> the fulness<WG4138> of the blessing<WG2129> of the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, for<WG1223> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ's<WG5547> sake<WG2257>, and<WG2532> for<WG1223> the love<WG26> of the Spirit<WG4151>, that ye strive together<WG4865> with me<WG3427> in<WG1722> your prayers<WG4335> to<WG4314> God<WG2316> for<WG5228> me<WG1700>;


btext:
That<WG2443> I may be delivered<WG4506> from<WG575> them that do not believe<WG544> in<WG1722> Judaea<WG2449>; and<WG2532> that<WG2443> my<WG3450> service<WG1248> which<WG3588> I have for<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419> may be<WG1096> accepted<WG2144> of the saints<WG40>; / do not…: or, are disobedient


btext:
That<WG2443> I may come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> joy<WG5479> by<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> may<WG4875> with you<WG5213> be refreshed<WG4875>.


btext:
<WG1161> I commend<WG4921> unto you<WG5213> Phebe<WG5402> our<WG2257> sister<WG79>, which is<WG5607> a servant<WG1249> of the church<WG1577> which<WG3588> is at<WG1722> Cenchrea<WG2747>:


btext:
That<WG2443> ye receive<WG4327> her<WG846> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, as becometh<WG516> saints<WG40>, and<WG2532> that ye assist<WG3936> her<WG846> in<WG1722> whatsoever<WG3739><WG302> business<WG4229> she hath need<WG5535> of you<WG5216>: for<WG1063> she<WG3778><WG846> hath been<WG1096> a succourer<WG4368> of many<WG4183>, and<WG2532> of myself<WG846><WG1700> also<WG2532>.


btext:
Greet<WG782> Priscilla<WG4252> and<WG2532> Aquila<WG207> my<WG3450> helpers<WG4904> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>:


btext:
Who<WG3748> have<WG5294> for<WG5228> my<WG3450> life<WG5590> laid down<WG5294> their own<WG1438> necks<WG5137>: unto whom<WG3739> not<WG3756> only<WG3441> I<WG1473> give thanks<WG2168>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> all<WG3956> the churches<WG1577> of the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
Likewise<WG2532> greet the church<WG1577> that is in<WG2596> their<WG846> house<WG3624>. Salute<WG782> my<WG3450> wellbeloved<WG27> Epaenetus<WG1866>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the firstfruits<WG536> of Achaia<WG882> unto<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Greet<WG782> Mary<WG3137>, who<WG3748> bestowed<WG2872> much<WG4183> labour<WG2872> on<WG1519> us<WG2248>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Andronicus<WG408> and<WG2532> Junia<WG2458>, my<WG3450> kinsmen<WG4773>, and<WG2532> my<WG3450> fellowprisoners<WG4869>, who<WG3748> are<WG1526> of note<WG1978> among<WG1722> the apostles<WG652>, who<WG3739> also<WG2532> were<WG1096> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> before<WG4253> me<WG1700>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Urbane<WG3773>, our<WG2257> helper<WG4904> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> Stachys<WG4720> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Apelles<WG559> approved<WG1384> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>. Salute<WG782> them<WG3588> which are of<WG1537> Aristobulus'<WG711> household. / household: or, friends


btext:
Salute<WG782> Herodion<WG2267> my<WG3450> kinsman<WG4773>. Greet<WG782> them<WG3588> that be of<WG1537> the household of Narcissus<WG3488>, which<WG3588> are<WG5607> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>. / household: or, friends


btext:
Salute<WG782> Tryphena<WG5170> and<WG2532> Tryphosa<WG5173>, who labour<WG2872> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>. Salute<WG782> the beloved<WG27> Persis<WG4069>, which<WG3748> laboured<WG2872> much<WG4183> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Rufus<WG4504> chosen<WG1588> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> mother<WG3384> and<WG2532> mine<WG1700>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Asyncritus<WG799>, Phlegon<WG5393>, Hermas<WG2057>, Patrobas<WG3969>, Hermes<WG2060>, and<WG2532> the brethren<WG80> which are with<WG4862> them<WG846>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Philologus<WG5378>, and<WG2532> Julia<WG2456>, Nereus<WG3517>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> sister<WG79>, and<WG2532> Olympas<WG3652>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the saints<WG40> which are with<WG4862> them<WG846>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> one another<WG240> with<WG1722> an holy<WG40> kiss<WG5370>. The churches<WG1577> of Christ<WG5547> salute<WG782> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, mark<WG4648> them which cause<WG4160> divisions<WG1370> and<WG2532> offences<WG4625> contrary<WG3844> to the doctrine<WG1322> which<WG3739> ye<WG5210> have learned<WG3129>; and<WG2532> avoid<WG1578> them<WG575><WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they that are such<WG5108> serve<WG1398> not<WG3756> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, but<WG235> their own<WG1438> belly<WG2836>; and<WG2532> by<WG1223> good words<WG5542> and<WG2532> fair speeches<WG2129> deceive<WG1818> the hearts<WG2588> of the simple<WG172>.


btext:
For<WG1063> your<WG5216> obedience<WG5218> is come abroad<WG864> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> men. I am glad<WG5463> therefore<WG3767> on<WG1909> your<WG5213> behalf<WG1909>: but yet<WG1161> I would have<WG2309> you<WG5209> wise<WG4680> unto<WG1519> that which is<WG1511> good<WG3303><WG18>, and<WG1161> simple<WG185> concerning<WG1519> evil<WG2556>. / simple: or, harmless


btext:
And<WG1161> the God<WG2316> of peace<WG1515> shall bruise<WG4937> Satan<WG4567> under<WG5259> your<WG5216> feet<WG4228> shortly<WG1722><WG5034>. The grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216>. Amen<WG281>. / bruise: or, tread


btext:
Timotheus<WG5095> my<WG3450> workfellow<WG4904>, and<WG2532> Lucius<WG3066>, and<WG2532> Jason<WG2394>, and<WG2532> Sosipater<WG4989>, my<WG3450> kinsmen<WG4773>, salute<WG782> you<WG5209>.


btext:
I<WG1473> Tertius<WG5060>, who wrote<WG1125> this epistle<WG1992>, salute<WG782> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Gaius<WG1050> mine<WG3450> host<WG3581>, and<WG2532> of the whole<WG3650> church<WG1577>, saluteth<WG782> you<WG5209>. Erastus<WG2037> the chamberlain<WG3623> of the city<WG4172> saluteth<WG782> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> Quartus<WG2890> a brother<WG80>.


btext:
The grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> to him that is of power<WG1410> to stablish<WG4741> you<WG5209> according<WG2596> to my<WG3450> gospel<WG2098>, and<WG2532> the preaching<WG2782> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, according<WG2596> to the revelation<WG602> of the mystery<WG3466>, which was kept secret<WG4601> since the world began<WG5550><WG166>,


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3568> is made manifest<WG5319>, and<WG5037> by<WG1223> the scriptures<WG1124> of the prophets<WG4397>, according<WG2596> to the commandment<WG2003> of the everlasting<WG166> God<WG2316>, made known<WG1107> to<WG1519> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484> for<WG1519> the obedience<WG5218> of faith<WG4102>:


btext:
To God<WG2316> only<WG3441> wise<WG4680>, be glory<WG1391> through<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.  / Written to the Romans from Corinthus, <i>and sent</i> by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, called<WG2822> to be an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> through<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> Sosthenes<WG4988> our brother<WG80>,


btext:
Unto the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> is<WG5607> at<WG1722> Corinth<WG2882>, to them that are sanctified<WG37> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, called<WG2822> to be saints<WG40>, with<WG4862> all<WG3956> that in<WG1722> every<WG3956> place<WG5117> call upon<WG1941> the name<WG3686> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>, both<WG5037> theirs<WG846> and<WG2532> ours<WG2257>:


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> from the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
I thank<WG2168> my<WG3450> God<WG2316> always<WG3842> on<WG4012> your<WG5216> behalf<WG4012>, for<WG1909> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> is given<WG1325> you<WG5213> by<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>;


btext:
That<WG3754> in<WG1722> every thing<WG3956> ye are enriched<WG4148> by<WG1722> him<WG846>, in<WG1722> all<WG3956> utterance<WG3056>, and<WG2532> in all<WG3956> knowledge<WG1108>;


btext:
Even as<WG2531> the testimony<WG3142> of Christ<WG5547> was confirmed<WG950> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>:


btext:
So that<WG5620> ye<WG5209> come behind<WG5302> in<WG1722> no<WG3361><WG3367> gift<WG5486>; waiting for<WG553> the coming<WG602> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: / coming: Gr. revelation


btext:
Who<WG3739> shall<WG950> also<WG2532> confirm<WG950> you<WG5209> unto<WG2193> the end<WG5056>, that ye may be blameless<WG410> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
God<WG2316> is faithful<WG4103>, by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> ye were called<WG2564> unto<WG1519> the fellowship<WG2842> of his<WG846> Son<WG5207> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, by<WG1223> the name<WG3686> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, that<WG2443> ye<WG3004> all<WG3956> speak<WG3004> the same thing<WG846>, and<WG2532> that there be<WG5600> no<WG3361> divisions<WG4978> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>; but<WG1161> that ye be<WG5600> perfectly joined together<WG2675> in<WG1722> the same<WG846> mind<WG3563> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the same<WG846> judgment<WG1106>. / divisions: Gr. schisms


btext:
For<WG1063> it hath been declared<WG1213> unto me<WG3427> of<WG4012> you<WG5216>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, by<WG5259> them which are of the house<WG3588> of Chloe<WG5514>, that<WG3754> there are<WG1526> contentions<WG2054> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> this<WG5124> I say<WG3004>, that<WG3754> every one<WG1538> of you<WG5216> saith<WG3004>, I<WG1473><WG3303> am<WG1510> of Paul<WG3972>; and<WG1161> I<WG1473> of Apollos<WG625>; and<WG1161> I<WG1473> of Cephas<WG2786>; and<WG1161> I<WG1473> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Is<WG3307> Christ<WG5547> divided<WG3307><WG3361>? was<WG4717> Paul<WG3972> crucified<WG4717> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>? or<WG2228> were ye baptized<WG907> in<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of Paul<WG3972>?


btext:
I thank<WG2168> God<WG2316> that<WG3754> I baptized<WG907> none<WG3762> of you<WG5216>, but<WG1508> Crispus<WG2921> and<WG2532> Gaius<WG1050>;


btext:
Lest<WG3363> any<WG5100> should say<WG2036> that<WG3754> I had baptized<WG907> in<WG1519> mine own<WG1699> name<WG3686>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I baptized<WG907> also<WG2532> the household<WG3624> of Stephanas<WG4734>: besides<WG3063>, I know<WG1492> not<WG3756> whether I baptized<WG907> any<WG1536> other<WG243>.


btext:
For<WG1063> Christ<WG5547> sent<WG649> me<WG3165> not<WG3756> to baptize<WG907>, but<WG235> to preach the gospel<WG2097>: not<WG3756> with<WG1722> wisdom<WG4678> of words<WG3056>, lest<WG3363> the cross<WG4716> of Christ<WG5547> should be made of none effect<WG2758>. / words: or, speech


btext:
For<WG1063> the preaching<WG3056> of the cross<WG4716> is<WG2076> to them<WG3303> that perish<WG622> foolishness<WG3472>; but<WG1161> unto us<WG2254> which are saved<WG4982> it is<WG2076> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, I will destroy<WG622> the wisdom<WG4678> of the wise<WG4680>, and<WG2532> will bring to nothing<WG114> the understanding<WG4907> of the prudent<WG4908>.


btext:
Where<WG4226> is the wise<WG4680>? where<WG4226> is the scribe<WG1122>? where<WG4226> is the disputer<WG4804> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>? hath<WG3471> not<WG3780> God<WG2316> made foolish<WG3471> the wisdom<WG4678> of this<WG5127> world<WG2889>?


btext:
For<WG1063> after<WG1894> that in<WG1722> the wisdom<WG4678> of God<WG2316> the world<WG2889> by<WG1223> wisdom<WG4678> knew<WG1097> not<WG3756> God<WG2316>, it pleased<WG2106> God<WG2316> by<WG1223> the foolishness<WG3472> of preaching<WG2782> to save<WG4982> them that believe<WG4100>.


btext:
For<WG2532><WG1894> the Jews<WG2453> require<WG154> a sign<WG4592>, and<WG2532> the Greeks<WG1672> seek<WG2212> after wisdom<WG4678>:


btext:
But<WG1161> we<WG2249> preach<WG2784> Christ<WG5547> crucified<WG4717>, unto the Jews<WG2453> a stumblingblock<WG3303><WG4625>, and<WG1161> unto the Greeks<WG1672> foolishness<WG3472>;


btext:
But<WG1161> unto them<WG846> which<WG3588> are called<WG2822>, both<WG5037> Jews<WG2453> and<WG2532> Greeks<WG1672>, Christ<WG5547> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the wisdom<WG4678> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Because<WG3754> the foolishness<WG3474> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> wiser than<WG4680> men<WG444>; and<WG2532> the weakness<WG772> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> stronger than<WG2478> men<WG444>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye see<WG991> your<WG5216> calling<WG2821>, brethren<WG80>, how that<WG3754> not<WG3756> many<WG4183> wise men<WG4680> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, not<WG3756> many<WG4183> mighty<WG1415>, not<WG3756> many<WG4183> noble<WG2104>, are called:


btext:
But<WG235> God<WG2316> hath chosen<WG1586> the foolish things<WG3474> of the world<WG2889> to<WG2443> confound<WG2617> the wise<WG4680>; and<WG2532> God<WG2316> hath chosen<WG1586> the weak things<WG772> of the world<WG2889> to<WG2443> confound<WG2617> the things which are mighty<WG2478>;


btext:
And<WG2532> base things<WG36> of the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> things which are despised<WG1848>, hath<WG1586> God<WG2316> chosen<WG1586>, yea, and<WG2532> things which<WG3588> are<WG5607> not<WG3361>, to<WG2443> bring to nought<WG2673> things that are<WG5607>:


btext:
But<WG1161> of<WG1537> him<WG846> are<WG2075> ye<WG5210> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, who<WG3739> of<WG575> God<WG2316> is made<WG1096> unto us<WG2254><WG5037> wisdom<WG4678>, and righteousness<WG1343>, and<WG2532> sanctification<WG38>, and<WG2532> redemption<WG629>:


btext:
That<WG2443>, according as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, He that glorieth<WG2744>, let him glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
And I<WG2504>, brethren<WG80>, when I came<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>, came<WG2064> not<WG3756> with<WG2596> excellency<WG5247> of speech<WG3056> or<WG2228> of wisdom<WG4678>, declaring<WG2605> unto you<WG5213> the testimony<WG3142> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I determined<WG2919> not<WG3756> to know<WG1492> any thing<WG5100> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, save<WG1508> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> him<WG5126> crucified<WG4717>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I<WG1473> was<WG1096> with<WG4314> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> weakness<WG769>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> fear<WG5401>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> much<WG4183> trembling<WG5156>.


btext:
And<WG2532> my<WG3450> speech<WG3056> and<WG2532> my<WG3450> preaching<WG2782> was not<WG3756> with<WG1722> enticing<WG3981> words<WG3056> of man's<WG442> wisdom<WG4678>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> demonstration<WG585> of the Spirit<WG4151> and<WG2532> of power<WG1411>: / enticing: or, persuasible


btext:
That<WG2443> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> should<WG5600> not<WG3361> stand<WG5600> in<WG1722> the wisdom<WG4678> of men<WG444>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>. / stand: Gr. be


btext:
Howbeit<WG1161> we speak<WG2980> wisdom<WG4678> among<WG1722> them that are perfect<WG5046>: yet<WG1161> not<WG3756> the wisdom<WG4678> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>, nor<WG3761> of the princes<WG758> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>, that come to nought<WG2673>:


btext:
But<WG235> we speak<WG2980> the wisdom<WG4678> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> a mystery<WG3466>, even the hidden<WG613> wisdom, which<WG3739> God<WG2316> ordained<WG4309> before<WG4253> the world<WG165> unto<WG1519> our<WG2257> glory<WG1391>:


btext:
Which<WG3739> none<WG3762> of the princes<WG758> of this<WG5127> world<WG165> knew<WG1097>: for<WG1487><WG1063> had they known<WG1097> it, they<WG302> would<WG4717> not<WG3756> have crucified<WG4717> the Lord<WG2962> of glory<WG1391>.


btext:
But<WG235> as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125><WG3739>, Eye<WG3788> hath<WG1492> not<WG3756> seen<WG1492>, nor<WG2532><WG3756> ear<WG3775> heard<WG191>, neither<WG2532><WG3756> have entered<WG305> into<WG1909> the heart<WG2588> of man<WG444>, the things which<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath prepared<WG2090> for them that love<WG25> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> God<WG2316> hath revealed<WG601> them unto us<WG2254> by<WG1223> his<WG846> Spirit<WG4151>: for<WG1063> the Spirit<WG4151> searcheth<WG2045> all things<WG3956>, yea<WG2532>, the deep things<WG899> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> man<WG444> knoweth<WG1492> the things<WG3588> of a man<WG444>, save<WG1508> the spirit<WG4151> of man<WG444> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> him<WG846>? even<WG2532> so<WG3779> the things<WG3588> of God<WG2316> knoweth<WG1492> no man<WG3762>, but<WG1508> the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> we<WG2249> have received<WG2983>, not<WG3756> the spirit<WG4151> of the world<WG2889>, but<WG235> the spirit<WG4151> which<WG3588> is of<WG1537> God<WG2316>; that<WG2443> we might know<WG1492> the things that are freely given<WG5483> to us<WG2254> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Which things<WG3739> also<WG2532> we speak<WG2980>, not<WG3756> in<WG1722> the words<WG3056> which man's<WG442> wisdom<WG4678> teacheth<WG1318>, but<WG235> which the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> teacheth<WG1722><WG1318>; comparing<WG4793> spiritual things<WG4152> with spiritual<WG4152>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the natural<WG5591> man<WG444> receiveth<WG1209> not<WG3756> the things<WG3588> of the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> they are<WG2076> foolishness<WG3472> unto him<WG846>: neither<WG2532><WG3756> can<WG1410> he know<WG1097> them, because<WG3754> they are spiritually<WG4153> discerned<WG350>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that is spiritual<WG4152> judgeth<WG350><WG3303> all things<WG3956>, yet<WG1161> he himself<WG846> is judged<WG350> of<WG5259> no man<WG3762>. / judgeth: or, discerneth / judged: or, discerned


btext:
For<WG1063> who<WG5101> hath known<WG1097> the mind<WG3563> of the Lord<WG2962>, that<WG3739> he may instruct<WG4822> him<WG846>? But<WG1161> we<WG2249> have<WG2192> the mind<WG3563> of Christ<WG5547>. / may: Gr. shall


btext:
And<WG2532> I<WG1473>, brethren<WG80>, could<WG1410> not<WG3756> speak<WG2980> unto you<WG5213> as<WG5613> unto spiritual<WG4152>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> unto carnal<WG4559>, even as<WG5613> unto babes<WG3516> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
I have fed<WG4222> you<WG5209> with milk<WG1051>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> with meat<WG1033>: for<WG1063> hitherto<WG3768> ye were<WG1410> not<WG3768> able<WG1410> to bear it, neither<WG235><WG3777> yet<WG2089> now<WG3568> are ye able<WG1410>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye are<WG2075> yet<WG2089> carnal<WG4559>: for<WG1063> whereas<WG3699> there is among<WG1722> you<WG5213> envying<WG2205>, and<WG2532> strife<WG2054>, and<WG2532> divisions<WG1370>, are ye<WG2075> not<WG3780> carnal<WG4559>, and<WG2532> walk<WG4043> as<WG2596> men<WG444>? / divisions: or, factions / as men: Gr. according to man?


btext:
For<WG1063> while<WG3752> one<WG5100> saith<WG3004>, I<WG1473><WG3303> am<WG1510> of Paul<WG3972>; and<WG1161> another<WG2087>, I<WG1473> am of Apollos<WG625>; are<WG2075> ye not<WG3780> carnal<WG4559>?


btext:
Who<WG5101> then<WG3767> is<WG2076> Paul<WG3972>, and<WG1161> who<WG5101> is Apollos<WG625>, but<WG235><WG2228> ministers<WG1249> by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> ye believed<WG4100>, even<WG2532> as<WG5613> the Lord<WG2962> gave<WG1325> to every man<WG1538>?


btext:
I<WG1473> have planted<WG5452>, Apollos<WG625> watered<WG4222>; but<WG235> God<WG2316> gave the increase<WG837>.


btext:
So<WG5620> then neither<WG3777> is<WG2076> he that planteth<WG5452> any thing<WG5100>, neither<WG3777> he that watereth<WG4222>; but<WG235> God<WG2316> that giveth the increase<WG837>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> he that planteth<WG5452> and<WG2532> he that watereth<WG4222> are<WG1526> one<WG1520>: and<WG1161> every man<WG1538> shall receive<WG2983> his own<WG2398> reward<WG3408> according<WG2596> to his own<WG2398> labour<WG2873>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we are<WG2070> labourers together<WG4904> with God<WG2316>: ye are<WG2075> God's<WG2316> husbandry<WG1091>, ye are God's<WG2316> building<WG3619>. / husbandry: or, tillage


btext:
According<WG2596> to the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> is given<WG1325> unto me<WG3427>, as<WG5613> a wise<WG4680> masterbuilder<WG753>, I have laid<WG5087> the foundation<WG2310>, and<WG1161> another<WG243> buildeth<WG2026> thereon. But<WG1161> let<WG991> every man<WG1538> take heed<WG991> how<WG4459> he buildeth<WG2026> thereupon.


btext:
For<WG1063> other<WG243> foundation<WG2310> can<WG1410> no man<WG3762> lay<WG5087> than<WG3844> that is laid<WG2749>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> build<WG2026> upon<WG1909> this<WG5126> foundation<WG2310> gold<WG5557>, silver<WG696>, precious<WG5093> stones<WG3037>, wood<WG3586>, hay<WG5528>, stubble<WG2562>;


btext:
Every man's<WG1538> work<WG2041> shall be made<WG1096> manifest<WG5318>: for<WG1063> the day<WG2250> shall declare<WG1213> it, because<WG3754> it shall be revealed<WG601> by<WG1722> fire<WG4442>; and<WG2532> the fire<WG4442> shall try<WG1381> every man's<WG1538> work<WG2041> of what sort<WG3697> it is<WG2076>. / it shall be: Gr. it is


btext:
If any man's<WG1536> work<WG2041> abide<WG3306> which<WG3739> he hath built<WG2026> thereupon, he shall receive<WG2983> a reward<WG3408>.


btext:
If any man's<WG1536> work<WG2041> shall be burned<WG2618>, he shall suffer loss<WG2210>: but<WG1161> he himself<WG846> shall be saved<WG4982>; yet<WG1161> so<WG3779> as<WG5613> by<WG1223> fire<WG4442>.


btext:
Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> ye are<WG2075> the temple<WG3485> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> that the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316> dwelleth<WG3611> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>?


btext:
If any man<WG1536> defile<WG5351> the temple<WG3485> of God<WG2316>, him<WG5126> shall<WG5351> God<WG2316> destroy<WG5351>; for<WG1063> the temple<WG3485> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> holy<WG40>, which<WG3748> temple ye<WG5210> are<WG2075>. / defile: or, destroy


btext:
Let<WG1818> no man<WG3367> deceive<WG1818> himself<WG1438>. If any man<WG1536> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> seemeth<WG1380> to be<WG1511> wise<WG4680> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> world<WG165>, let him become<WG1096> a fool<WG3474>, that<WG2443> he may be<WG1096> wise<WG4680>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the wisdom<WG4678> of this<WG5127> world<WG2889> is<WG2076> foolishness<WG3472> with<WG3844> God<WG2316>. For<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, He taketh<WG1405> the wise<WG4680> in<WG1722> their own<WG846> craftiness<WG3834>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, The Lord<WG2962> knoweth<WG1097> the thoughts<WG1261> of the wise<WG4680>, that<WG3754> they are<WG1526> vain<WG3152>.


btext:
Therefore<WG5620> let<WG2744> no man<WG3367> glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> men<WG444>. For<WG1063> all things<WG3956> are<WG2076> yours<WG5216>;


btext:
Whether<WG1535> Paul<WG3972>, or<WG1535> Apollos<WG625>, or<WG1535> Cephas<WG2786>, or<WG1535> the world<WG2889>, or<WG1535> life<WG2222>, or<WG1535> death<WG2288>, or<WG1535> things present<WG1764>, or<WG1535> things to come<WG3195>; all<WG3956> are<WG2076> yours<WG5216>;


btext:
Let<WG3049> a man<WG444> so<WG3779> account<WG3049> of us<WG2248>, as<WG5613> of the ministers<WG5257> of Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> stewards<WG3623> of the mysteries<WG3466> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
<WG3739><WG1161> Moreover<WG3063> it is required<WG2212> in<WG1722> stewards<WG3623>, that<WG2443> a man<WG5100> be found<WG2147> faithful<WG4103>.


btext:
But<WG1161> with me<WG1698> it is<WG2076> a very small thing<WG1519><WG1646> that<WG2443> I should be judged<WG350> of<WG5259> you<WG5216>, or<WG2228> of<WG5259> man's<WG442> judgment<WG2250>: yea<WG235>, I judge<WG350> not<WG3761> mine own self<WG1683>. / judgment: Gr. day


btext:
For<WG1063> I know<WG4894> nothing<WG3762> by myself<WG1683>; yet<WG235> am I<WG1344> not<WG3756> hereby<WG1722><WG5129> justified<WG1344>: but<WG1161> he that judgeth<WG350> me<WG3165> is<WG2076> the Lord<WG2962>. / know: or, I am not conscious of any fault


btext:
Therefore<WG5620> judge<WG2919> nothing<WG3361><WG5100> before<WG4253> the time<WG2540>, until<WG2193><WG302> the Lord<WG2962> come<WG2064>, who<WG3739> both<WG2532> will bring to light<WG5461> the hidden things<WG2927> of darkness<WG4655>, and<WG2532> will make manifest<WG5319> the counsels<WG1012> of the hearts<WG2588>: and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall every man<WG1538> have<WG1096> praise<WG1868> of<WG575> God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG1161> these things<WG5023>, brethren<WG80>, I have in a figure transferred<WG3345> to<WG1519> myself<WG1683> and<WG2532> to Apollos<WG625> for<WG1223> your sakes<WG5209>; that<WG2443> ye might learn<WG3129> in<WG1722> us<WG2254> not<WG3361> to think<WG5426> of men above<WG5228> that<WG2443> which<WG3739> is written<WG1125>, that no<WG3363> one<WG1520> of you be puffed up<WG5448> for<WG5228> one<WG1520> against<WG2596> another<WG2087>.


btext:
For<WG1063> who<WG5101> maketh<WG1252> thee<WG4571> to differ<WG1252> from another? and<WG1161> what<WG5101> hast thou<WG2192> that<WG3739> thou didst<WG2983> not<WG3756> receive<WG2983><WG1161>? now if<WG1499> thou didst receive<WG2983> it, why<WG5101> dost thou glory<WG2744>, as<WG5613> if thou hadst<WG2983> not<WG3361> received<WG2983> it? / maketh…: Gr. distinguisheth thee


btext:
Now<WG2235> ye are<WG2075> full<WG2880>, now<WG2235> ye are rich<WG4147>, ye have reigned as kings<WG936> without<WG5565> us<WG2257>: and<WG2532> I would to God<WG3785><WG1065> ye did reign<WG936>, that<WG2443> we<WG2249> also<WG2532> might reign with<WG4821> you<WG5213>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I think<WG1380> that<WG3754> God<WG2316> hath set forth<WG584> us<WG2248> the apostles<WG652> last<WG2078>, as<WG5613> it were appointed to death<WG1935>: for<WG3754> we are made<WG1096> a spectacle<WG2302> unto the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> to angels<WG32>, and<WG2532> to men<WG444>. / spectacle: Gr. theatre


btext:
We<WG2249> are fools<WG3474> for<WG1223> Christ's<WG5547> sake<WG1223>, but<WG1161> ye<WG5210> are wise<WG5429> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>; we<WG2249> are weak<WG772>, but<WG1161> ye<WG5210> are strong<WG2478>; ye<WG5210> are honourable<WG1741>, but<WG1161> we<WG2249> are despised<WG820>.


btext:
Even<WG891> unto this present<WG737> hour<WG5610> we<WG3983> both<WG2532> hunger<WG3983>, and<WG2532> thirst<WG1372>, and<WG2532> are naked<WG1130>, and<WG2532> are buffeted<WG2852>, and<WG2532> have no certain dwellingplace<WG790>;


btext:
And<WG2532> labour<WG2872>, working<WG2038> with our own<WG2398> hands<WG5495>: being reviled<WG3058>, we bless<WG2127>; being persecuted<WG1377>, we suffer it<WG430>:


btext:
Being defamed<WG987>, we intreat<WG3870>: we are made<WG1096> as<WG5613> the filth<WG4027> of the world<WG2889>, and are the offscouring<WG4067> of all things<WG3956> unto<WG2193> this day<WG737>.


btext:
I write<WG1125> not<WG3756> these things<WG5023> to shame<WG1788> you<WG5209>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> sons<WG5043> I warn<WG3560> you.


btext:
For<WG1063> though<WG1437> ye have<WG2192> ten thousand<WG3463> instructors<WG3807> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, yet<WG235> have ye not<WG3756> many<WG4183> fathers<WG3962>: for<WG1063> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> I<WG1473> have begotten<WG1080> you<WG5209> through<WG1223> the gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
For<WG1223> this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> have I sent<WG3992> unto you<WG5213> Timotheus<WG5095>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> son<WG5043>, and<WG2532> faithful<WG4103> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, who<WG3739> shall bring<WG363> you<WG5209> into remembrance<WG363> of my<WG3450> ways<WG3598> which<WG3588> be in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, as<WG2531> I teach<WG1321> every where<WG3837> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> church<WG1577>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> some<WG5100> are puffed up<WG5448>, as though<WG5613> I<WG3450> would<WG2064> not<WG3361> come<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I will come<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209> shortly<WG5030>, if<WG1437> the Lord<WG2962> will<WG2309>, and<WG2532> will know<WG1097>, not<WG3756> the speech<WG3056> of them which are puffed up<WG5448>, but<WG235> the power<WG1411>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316> is not<WG3756> in<WG1722> word<WG3056>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> power<WG1411>.


btext:
What<WG5101> will ye<WG2309>? shall I come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> a rod<WG4464>, or<WG2228> in<WG1722> love<WG26>, and<WG5037> in the spirit<WG4151> of meekness<WG4236>?


btext:
It is reported<WG191> commonly<WG3654> that there is fornication<WG4202> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> such<WG5108> fornication<WG4202> as<WG3748> is<WG3687> not so much<WG3761> as named<WG3687> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484>, that<WG5620> one<WG5100> should have<WG2192> his father's<WG3962> wife<WG1135>.


btext:
And<WG2532> ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> puffed up<WG5448>, and<WG2532> have<WG3996> not<WG3780> rather<WG3123> mourned<WG3996>, that<WG2443> he that hath done<WG4160> this<WG5124> deed<WG2041> might be taken away<WG1808> from<WG1537> among<WG3319> you<WG5216>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> verily<WG3303>, as<WG5613> absent<WG548> in body<WG4983>, but<WG1161> present<WG3918> in spirit<WG4151>, have judged<WG2919> already<WG2235>, as<WG5613> though I were present<WG3918>, concerning him that hath<WG2716> so<WG3779> done<WG2716> this deed<WG5124>, / judged: or, determined


btext:
In<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, when ye<WG5216> are gathered together<WG4863>, and<WG2532> my<WG1699> spirit<WG4151>, with<WG4862> the power<WG1411> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>,


btext:
To deliver<WG3860> such an one<WG5108> unto Satan<WG4567> for<WG1519> the destruction<WG3639> of the flesh<WG4561>, that<WG2443> the spirit<WG4151> may be saved<WG4982> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Your<WG5216> glorying<WG2745> is not<WG3756> good<WG2570>. Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> a little<WG3398> leaven<WG2219> leaveneth<WG2220> the whole<WG3650> lump<WG5445>?


btext:
Purge out<WG1571> therefore<WG3767> the old<WG3820> leaven<WG2219>, that<WG2443> ye may be<WG5600> a new<WG3501> lump<WG5445>, as<WG2531> ye are<WG2075> unleavened<WG106>. For<WG1063> even<WG2532> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> passover<WG3957> is sacrificed<WG2380> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>: / is sacrificed: or, is slain


btext:
Therefore<WG5620> let us keep the feast<WG1858>, not<WG3361> with<WG1722> old<WG3820> leaven<WG2219>, neither<WG3366> with<WG1722> the leaven<WG2219> of malice<WG2549> and<WG2532> wickedness<WG4189>; but<WG235> with<WG1722> the unleavened<WG106> bread of sincerity<WG1505> and<WG2532> truth<WG225>. / the feast: or, holyday


btext:
I wrote<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> in<WG1722> an epistle<WG1992> not<WG3361> to company<WG4874> with fornicators<WG4205>:


btext:
Yet<WG2532> not<WG3756> altogether<WG3843> with the fornicators<WG4205> of this<WG5127> world<WG2889>, or<WG2228> with the covetous<WG4123>, or<WG2228> extortioners<WG727>, or<WG2228> with idolaters<WG1496>; for<WG1893> then<WG686> must ye needs<WG3784> go<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> I have written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> not<WG3361> to keep company<WG4874>, if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> that is called<WG3687> a brother<WG80> be<WG2228> a fornicator<WG4205>, or<WG2228> covetous<WG4123>, or<WG2228> an idolater<WG1496>, or<WG2228> a railer<WG3060>, or<WG2228> a drunkard<WG3183>, or<WG2228> an extortioner<WG727>; with such an one<WG5108> no not<WG3366> to eat<WG4906>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> have I<WG3427> to do to judge<WG2919> them also<WG2532> that are without<WG1854>? do<WG2919> not<WG3780> ye<WG5210> judge<WG2919> them that are within<WG2080>?


btext:
But<WG1161> them that are without<WG1854> God<WG2316> judgeth<WG2919>. Therefore<WG2532> put away<WG1808> from<WG1537> among yourselves<WG5216> that<WG846> wicked person<WG4190>.


btext:
Dare<WG5111> any<WG5100> of you<WG5216>, having<WG2192> a matter<WG4229> against<WG4314> another<WG2087>, go to law<WG2919> before<WG1909> the unjust<WG94>, and<WG2532> not<WG3780> before<WG1909> the saints<WG40>?


btext:
Do ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the saints<WG40> shall judge<WG2919> the world<WG2889>? and<WG2532> if<WG1487> the world<WG2889> shall be judged<WG2919> by<WG1722> you<WG5213>, are ye<WG2075> unworthy<WG370> to judge<WG2922> the smallest matters<WG1646>?


btext:
Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> we shall judge<WG2919> angels<WG32>? how much more<WG3386><WG1065> things that pertain to this life<WG982>?


btext:
If<WG1437> then<WG3303><WG3767> ye have<WG2192> judgments<WG2922> of things pertaining to this life<WG982>, set<WG2523> them<WG5128> to judge who are least esteemed<WG1848> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577>.


btext:
I speak<WG3004> to<WG4314> your<WG5213> shame<WG1791>. Is it so<WG3779>, that there<WG2076> is not<WG3756> a wise man<WG4680> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>? no, not<WG3761> one<WG1520> that<WG3739> shall be able<WG1410> to judge<WG1252> between<WG303><WG3319> his<WG846> brethren<WG80>?


btext:
But<WG235> brother<WG80> goeth to law<WG2919> with<WG3326> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> that<WG5124> before<WG1909> the unbelievers<WG571>.


btext:
Now<WG2235> therefore<WG3303><WG3767> there is<WG2076> utterly<WG3654> a fault<WG2275> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, because<WG3754> ye go<WG2192> to law<WG2917> one with<WG3326> another<WG1438>. Why<WG1302> do ye<WG91> not<WG3780> rather<WG3123> take wrong<WG91>? why<WG1302> do ye<WG650> not<WG3780> rather<WG3123> suffer yourselves to be defrauded<WG650>?


btext:
Nay<WG235>, ye<WG5210> do wrong<WG91>, and<WG2532> defraud<WG650>, and<WG2532> that<WG5023> your brethren<WG80>.


btext:
<WG2228> Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> the unrighteous<WG94> shall<WG2816> not<WG3756> inherit<WG2816> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>? Be<WG4105> not<WG3361> deceived<WG4105>: neither<WG3777> fornicators<WG4205>, nor<WG3777> idolaters<WG1496>, nor<WG3777> adulterers<WG3432>, nor<WG3777> effeminate<WG3120>, nor<WG3777> abusers of themselves with mankind<WG733>,


btext:
Nor<WG3777> thieves<WG2812>, nor<WG3777> covetous<WG4123>, nor<WG3777> drunkards<WG3183>, nor<WG3756> revilers<WG3060>, nor<WG3756> extortioners<WG727>, shall inherit<WG3756><WG2816> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> such<WG5023> were<WG2258> some of you<WG5100>: but<WG235> ye are washed<WG628>, but<WG235> ye are sanctified<WG37>, but<WG235> ye are justified<WG1344> in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> by<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151> of our<WG2257> God<WG2316>.


btext:
All things<WG3956> are lawful<WG1832> unto me<WG3427>, but<WG235> all things<WG3956> are<WG4851> not<WG3756> expedient<WG4851>: all things<WG3956> are lawful<WG1832> for me<WG3427>, but<WG235> I<WG1473> will<WG1850> not<WG3756> be brought under the power<WG1850> of<WG5259> any<WG5100>. / expedient: or, profitable


btext:
Meats<WG1033> for the belly<WG2836>, and<WG2532> the belly<WG2836> for meats<WG1033>: but<WG1161> God<WG2316> shall destroy<WG2673> both<WG2532> it<WG5026> and<WG2532> them<WG5023>. Now<WG1161> the body<WG4983> is not<WG3756> for fornication<WG4202>, but<WG235> for the Lord<WG2962>; and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> for the body<WG4983>. / Meats: not flesh only, but food of any kind


btext:
And<WG1161> God<WG2316> hath<WG1453> both<WG2532> raised up<WG1453> the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> will<WG1825> also<WG2532> raise up<WG1825> us<WG2248> by<WG1223> his own<WG846> power<WG1411>.


btext:
Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> your<WG5216> bodies<WG4983> are<WG2076> the members<WG3196> of Christ<WG5547>? shall I<WG142> then<WG3767> take<WG142> the members<WG3196> of Christ<WG5547>, and make<WG4160> them the members<WG3196> of an harlot<WG4204>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>.


btext:
What<WG2228>? know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> he which is joined<WG2853> to an harlot<WG4204> is<WG2076> one<WG1520> body<WG4983>? for<WG1063> two<WG1417>, saith he<WG5346>, shall be<WG2071> one<WG1519><WG3391> flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
Flee<WG5343> fornication<WG4202>. Every<WG3956> sin<WG265> that<WG3739><WG1437> a man<WG444> doeth<WG4160> is<WG2076> without<WG1622> the body<WG4983>; but<WG1161> he that committeth fornication<WG4203> sinneth<WG264> against<WG1519> his own<WG2398> body<WG4983>.


btext:
What<WG2228>? know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> your<WG5216> body<WG4983> is<WG2076> the temple<WG3485> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> which is in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, which<WG3739> ye have<WG2192> of<WG575> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> ye are<WG2075> not<WG3756> your own<WG1438>?


btext:
For<WG1063> ye are bought<WG59> with a price<WG5092>: therefore<WG1211> glorify<WG1392> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> spirit<WG4151>, which<WG3748> are<WG2076> God's<WG2316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> concerning<WG4012> the things whereof<WG3739> ye wrote<WG1125> unto me<WG3427>: It is good<WG2570> for a man<WG444> not<WG3361> to touch<WG680> a woman<WG1135>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1223><WG1161>, to avoid fornication<WG4202>, let<WG2192> every man<WG1538> have<WG2192> his own<WG1438> wife<WG1135>, and<WG2532> let<WG2192> every woman<WG1538> have<WG2192> her own<WG2398> husband<WG435>.


btext:
Let<WG591> the husband<WG435> render<WG591> unto the wife<WG1135> due<WG3784> benevolence<WG2133>: and<WG1161> likewise<WG3668> also<WG2532> the wife<WG1135> unto the husband<WG435>.


btext:
The wife<WG1135> hath<WG1850> not<WG3756> power<WG1850> of her own<WG2398> body<WG4983>, but<WG235> the husband<WG435>: and<WG1161> likewise<WG3668> also<WG2532> the husband<WG435> hath<WG1850> not<WG3756> power<WG1850> of his own<WG2398> body<WG4983>, but<WG235> the wife<WG1135>.


btext:
Defraud ye<WG650> not<WG3361> one the other<WG240>, except<WG1509><WG302> it be<WG5100> with<WG1537> consent<WG4859> for<WG4314> a time<WG2540>, that<WG2443> ye may give yourselves<WG4980> to fasting<WG3521> and<WG2532> prayer<WG4335>; and<WG2532> come<WG4905> together<WG1909><WG846> again<WG3825>, that<WG3363> Satan<WG4567> tempt<WG3985> you<WG5209> not<WG3363> for<WG1223> your<WG5216> incontinency<WG192>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I speak<WG3004> this<WG5124> by<WG2596> permission<WG4774>, and not<WG3756> of<WG2596> commandment<WG2003>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I would<WG2309> that all<WG3956> men<WG444> were<WG1511> even<WG2532> as<WG5613> I myself<WG1683>. But<WG235> every man<WG1538> hath<WG2192> his proper<WG2398> gift<WG5486> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, one<WG3739><WG3303> after this manner<WG3779>, and<WG1161> another<WG3739> after that<WG3779>.


btext:
I say<WG3004> therefore<WG1161> to the unmarried<WG22> and<WG2532> widows<WG5503>, It is<WG2076> good<WG2570> for them<WG846> if<WG1437> they abide<WG3306> even<WG2504> as<WG5613> I<WG2504>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> they<WG1467> cannot<WG3756> contain<WG1467>, let them marry<WG1060>: for<WG1063> it is<WG2076> better<WG2909> to marry<WG1060> than<WG2228> to burn<WG4448>.


btext:
And<WG1161> unto the married<WG1060> I command<WG3853>, yet not<WG3756> I<WG1473>, but<WG235> the Lord<WG2962>, Let<WG5563> not<WG3361> the wife<WG1135> depart<WG5563> from<WG575> her husband<WG435>:


btext:
But<WG1161> and<WG2532> if<WG1437> she depart<WG5563>, let her remain<WG3306> unmarried<WG22>, or<WG2228> be reconciled<WG2644> to her husband<WG435>: and<WG2532> let<WG863> not<WG3361> the husband<WG435> put away<WG863> his wife<WG1135>.


btext:
But<WG1161> to the rest<WG3062> speak<WG3004> I<WG1473>, not<WG3756> the Lord<WG2962>: If any<WG1536> brother<WG80> hath<WG2192> a wife<WG1135> that believeth not<WG571>, and<WG2532> she<WG846> be pleased<WG4909> to dwell<WG3611> with<WG3326> him<WG846>, let him<WG863> not<WG3361> put<WG863> her<WG846> away<WG863>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the woman<WG1135> which<WG3748> hath<WG2192> an husband<WG435> that believeth not<WG571>, and<WG2532> if he<WG846> be pleased<WG4909> to dwell<WG3611> with<WG3326> her<WG846>, let her<WG863> not<WG3361> leave<WG863> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the unbelieving<WG571> husband<WG435> is sanctified<WG37> by<WG1722> the wife<WG1135>, and<WG2532> the unbelieving<WG571> wife<WG1135> is sanctified<WG37> by<WG1722> the husband<WG435>: else<WG686><WG1893> were<WG2076> your<WG5216> children<WG5043> unclean<WG169>; but<WG1161> now<WG3568> are they<WG2076> holy<WG40>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> the unbelieving<WG571> depart<WG5563>, let him depart<WG5563>. A brother<WG80> or<WG2228> a sister<WG79> is<WG1402> not<WG3756> under bondage<WG1402> in<WG1722> such<WG5108> cases: but<WG1161> God<WG2316> hath called<WG2564> us<WG2248> to<WG1722> peace<WG1515>. / to peace: Gr. in peace


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> knowest thou<WG1492>, O wife<WG1135>, whether<WG1487> thou shalt save<WG4982> thy husband<WG435>? or<WG2228> how<WG5101> knowest thou<WG1492>, O man<WG435>, whether<WG1487> thou shalt save<WG4982> thy wife<WG1135>? / how: Gr. what


btext:
But<WG1508> as<WG5613> God<WG2316> hath distributed<WG3307> to every man<WG1538>, as<WG5613> the Lord<WG2962> hath called<WG2564> every one<WG1538>, so<WG3779> let him walk<WG4043>. And<WG2532> so<WG3779> ordain I<WG1299> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> churches<WG1577>.


btext:
Is<WG2564> any man<WG5100> called<WG2564> being circumcised<WG4059>? let him<WG1986> not<WG3361> become uncircumcised<WG1986>. Is<WG2564> any<WG5100> called<WG2564> in<WG1722> uncircumcision<WG203>? let him<WG4059> not<WG3361> be circumcised<WG4059>.


btext:
Circumcision<WG4061> is<WG2076> nothing<WG3762>, and<WG2532> uncircumcision<WG203> is<WG2076> nothing<WG3762>, but<WG235> the keeping<WG5084> of the commandments<WG1785> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Let<WG3306> every man<WG1538> abide<WG3306> in<WG1722> the same<WG5026> calling<WG2821> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> he was called<WG2564>.


btext:
Art thou called<WG2564> being a servant<WG1401>? care<WG3199><WG4671> not<WG3361> for it<WG3199>: but<WG235> if<WG1499> thou mayest<WG1410> be made<WG1096> free<WG1658>, use<WG5530> it rather<WG3123>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he that is called<WG2564> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, being a servant<WG1401>, is<WG2076> the Lord's<WG2962> freeman<WG558>: likewise<WG3668> also<WG2532> he that is called<WG2564>, being free<WG1658>, is<WG2076> Christ's<WG5547> servant<WG1401>. / freeman: Gr. made free


btext:
Ye are bought<WG59> with a price<WG5092>; be<WG1096> not<WG3361> ye<WG1096> the servants<WG1401> of men<WG444>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, let<WG3306> every man<WG1538>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739> he is called<WG2564>, therein<WG1722><WG5129> abide<WG3306> with<WG3844> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> concerning<WG4012> virgins<WG3933> I have<WG2192> no<WG3756> commandment<WG2003> of the Lord<WG2962>: yet<WG1161> I give<WG1325> my judgment<WG1106>, as<WG5613> one that hath obtained mercy<WG1653> of<WG5259> the Lord<WG2962> to be<WG1511> faithful<WG4103>.


btext:
I suppose<WG3543> therefore<WG3767> that this<WG5124> is<WG5225> good<WG2570> for<WG1223> the present<WG1764> distress<WG318>, I say, that<WG3754> it is good<WG2570> for a man<WG444> so<WG3779> to be<WG1511>. / distress: or, necessity


btext:
Art thou bound<WG1210> unto a wife<WG1135>? seek<WG2212> not<WG3361> to be loosed<WG3080>. Art thou loosed<WG3089> from<WG575> a wife<WG1135>? seek<WG2212> not<WG3361> a wife<WG1135>.


btext:
But<WG1161> and<WG2532> if<WG1437> thou marry<WG1060>, thou hast<WG264> not<WG3756> sinned<WG264>; and<WG2532> if<WG1437> a virgin<WG3933> marry<WG1060>, she hath<WG264> not<WG3756> sinned<WG264>. Nevertheless<WG1161> such<WG5108> shall have<WG2192> trouble<WG2347> in the flesh<WG4561>: but<WG1161> I<WG1473> spare<WG5339> you<WG5216>.


btext:
But<WG1161> this<WG5124> I say<WG5346>, brethren<WG80>, the time<WG2540> is short<WG4958>: it remaineth<WG2076><WG3063>, that<WG2443> both<WG2532> they that have<WG2192> wives<WG1135> be<WG5600> as though<WG5613> they had<WG2192> none<WG3361>;


btext:
And<WG2532> they that weep<WG2799>, as<WG5613> though they wept<WG2799> not<WG3361>; and<WG2532> they that rejoice<WG5463>, as<WG5613> though they rejoiced<WG5463> not<WG3361>; and<WG2532> they that buy<WG59>, as<WG5613> though they possessed<WG2722> not<WG3361>;


btext:
And<WG2532> they that use<WG5530> this<WG5127> world<WG2889>, as<WG5613> not<WG3361> abusing<WG2710> it: for<WG1063> the fashion<WG4976> of this<WG5129> world<WG2889> passeth away<WG3855>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I would have<WG1511><WG2309> you<WG5209> without carefulness<WG275>. He that is unmarried<WG22> careth<WG3309> for the things that belong to<WG3588> the Lord<WG2962>, how<WG4459> he may please<WG700> the Lord<WG2962>: / that belong…: Gr. of the Lord


btext:
But<WG1161> he that is married<WG1060> careth<WG3309> for the things that are<WG3588> of the world<WG2889>, how<WG4459> he may please<WG700> his wife<WG1135>.


btext:
There is difference also between<WG3307> a wife<WG1135> and<WG2532> a virgin<WG3933>. The unmarried woman<WG22> careth for<WG3309> the things<WG3588> of the Lord<WG2962>, that<WG2443> she may be<WG5600> holy<WG40> both<WG2532> in body<WG4983> and<WG2532> in spirit<WG4151>: but<WG1161> she that is married<WG1060> careth<WG3309> for the things<WG3588> of the world<WG2889>, how<WG4459> she may please<WG700> her husband<WG435>.


btext:
And<WG1161> this<WG5124> I speak<WG3004> for<WG4314> your<WG5216> own<WG846> profit<WG4851>; not<WG3756> that<WG2443> I may cast<WG1911> a snare<WG1029> upon you<WG5213>, but<WG235> for that which<WG4314> is comely<WG2158>, and<WG2532> that ye may attend upon<WG2145> the Lord<WG2962> without distraction<WG563>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> think<WG3543> that he behaveth himself uncomely<WG807> toward<WG1909> his<WG846> virgin<WG3933>, if<WG1437> she pass the flower of her age<WG5230><WG5600>, and<WG2532> need<WG3784> so<WG3779> require<WG1096>, let him do<WG4160> what<WG3739> he will<WG2309>, he sinneth<WG264> not<WG3756>: let them marry<WG1060>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1161> he<WG3739> that standeth<WG2476> stedfast<WG1476> in<WG1722> his heart<WG2588>, having<WG2192> no<WG3361> necessity<WG318>, but<WG1161> hath<WG2192> power<WG1849> over<WG4012> his own<WG2398> will<WG2307>, and<WG2532> hath<WG2919> so<WG5124> decreed<WG2919> in<WG1722> his<WG846> heart<WG2588> that he will keep<WG5083> his<WG1438> virgin<WG3933>, doeth<WG4160> well<WG2573>.


btext:
So<WG5620> then<WG2532> he that giveth her in marriage<WG1547> doeth<WG4160> well<WG2573>; but<WG1161> he that giveth her<WG1547> not<WG3361> in marriage<WG1547> doeth<WG4160> better<WG2908>.


btext:
The wife<WG1135> is bound<WG1210> by the law<WG3551><WG1909> as long<WG5550> as<WG3745> her<WG846> husband<WG435> liveth<WG2198>; but<WG1161> if<WG1437> her<WG846> husband<WG435> be dead<WG2837>, she is<WG2076> at liberty<WG1658> to be married<WG1060> to whom<WG3739> she will<WG2309>; only<WG3440> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
But<WG1161> she is<WG2076> happier<WG3107> if<WG1437> she<WG3306> so<WG3779> abide<WG3306>, after<WG2596> my<WG1699> judgment<WG1106>: and<WG1161> I think<WG1380> also<WG2504> that I have<WG2192> the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> as touching<WG4012> things offered unto idols<WG1494>, we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> we all<WG3956> have<WG2192> knowledge<WG1108>. Knowledge<WG1108> puffeth up<WG5448>, but<WG1161> charity<WG26> edifieth<WG3618>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> think<WG1380> that he knoweth<WG1492> any thing<WG5100>, he knoweth<WG1097> nothing<WG3762> yet<WG3764> as<WG2531> he ought<WG1163> to know<WG1097>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> love<WG25> God<WG2316>, the same<WG3778> is known<WG1097> of<WG5259> him<WG846>.


btext:
As concerning<WG4012> therefore<WG3767> the eating<WG1035> of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols<WG1494>, we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> an idol<WG1497> is nothing<WG3762> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> that<WG3754> there is none<WG3762> other<WG2087> God<WG2316> but<WG1508> one<WG1520>.


btext:
For<WG1063> though<WG1512><WG2532> there be<WG1526> that are called<WG3004> gods<WG2316>, whether<WG1535> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> or<WG1535> in<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, (as<WG5618> there be<WG1526> gods<WG2316> many<WG4183>, and<WG2532> lords<WG2962> many<WG4183>,)


btext:
But<WG235> to us<WG2254> there is but one<WG1520> God<WG2316>, the Father<WG3962>, of<WG1537> whom<WG3739> are all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> we<WG2249> in<WG1519> him<WG846>; and<WG2532> one<WG1520> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> are all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> we<WG2249> by<WG1223> him<WG846>. / in: or, for


btext:
Howbeit<WG235> there is not<WG3756> in<WG1722> every man<WG3956> that knowledge<WG1108>: for<WG1161> some<WG5100> with conscience<WG4893> of the idol<WG1497> unto<WG2193> this hour<WG737> eat<WG2068> it as<WG5613> a thing offered unto an idol<WG1494>; and<WG2532> their<WG846> conscience<WG4893> being<WG5607> weak<WG772> is defiled<WG3435>.


btext:
But<WG1161> meat<WG1033> commendeth<WG3936> us<WG2248> not<WG3756> to God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> neither<WG3777>, if<WG1437> we eat<WG5315>, are we the better<WG4052>; neither<WG3777>, if<WG3362> we eat<WG5315> not<WG3362>, are we the worse<WG5302>. / are we the better: or, have we the more / are we the worse: or, have we the less


btext:
But<WG1161> take heed<WG991> lest<WG3381> by any means<WG4458> this<WG3778> liberty<WG1849> of yours<WG5216> become<WG1096> a stumblingblock<WG4348> to them that are weak<WG770>. / liberty: or, power


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> see<WG1492> thee<WG4571> which<WG3588> hast<WG2192> knowledge<WG1108> sit at meat<WG2621> in<WG1722> the idol's temple<WG1493>, shall<WG3618> not<WG3780> the conscience<WG4893> of him<WG846> which is<WG5607> weak<WG772> be emboldened<WG3618><WG1519> to eat<WG2068> those things which are offered to idols<WG1494>; / emboldened: Gr. edified


btext:
And<WG2532> through<WG1909> thy<WG4674> knowledge<WG1108> shall<WG622> the weak<WG770> brother<WG80> perish<WG622>, for<WG1223> whom<WG3739> Christ<WG5547> died<WG599>?


btext:
But<WG1161> when ye sin<WG264> so<WG3779> against<WG1519> the brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> wound<WG5180> their<WG846> weak<WG770> conscience<WG4893>, ye sin<WG264> against<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1355>, if<WG1487> meat<WG1033> make<WG4624> my<WG3450> brother<WG80> to offend<WG4624>, I will eat<WG5315> no<WG3364> flesh<WG2907> while the world standeth<WG1519><WG165>, lest<WG3363> I make<WG4624> my<WG3450> brother<WG80> to offend<WG4624>.


btext:
Am<WG1510> I not<WG3756> an apostle<WG652>? am<WG1510> I not<WG3756> free<WG1658>? have I not<WG3780> seen<WG3708> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>? are<WG2075> not<WG3756> ye<WG5210> my<WG3450> work<WG2041> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>?


btext:
If<WG1487> I be<WG1510> not<WG3756> an apostle<WG652> unto others<WG243>, yet<WG235> doubtless<WG1065> I am<WG1510> to you<WG5213>: for<WG1063> the seal<WG4973> of mine<WG1699> apostleship<WG651> are<WG2075> ye<WG5210> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Have we<WG2192> not<WG3378> power<WG1849> to lead about<WG4013> a sister<WG79>, a wife<WG1135>, as well as<WG5613><WG2532> other<WG3062> apostles<WG652>, and<WG2532> as the brethren<WG80> of the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> Cephas<WG2786>? / wife: or, woman


btext:
Or<WG2228> I<WG1473> only<WG3441> and<WG2532> Barnabas<WG921>, have<WG2192> not<WG3756> we<WG2192> power<WG1849> to forbear<WG3361> working<WG2038>?


btext:
Who<WG5101> goeth a warfare<WG4754> any time at<WG4218> his own<WG2398> charges<WG3800>? who<WG5101> planteth<WG5452> a vineyard<WG290>, and<WG2532> eateth<WG2068> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the fruit<WG2590> thereof<WG846>? or<WG2228> who<WG5101> feedeth<WG4165> a flock<WG4167>, and<WG2532> eateth<WG2068> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the milk<WG1051> of the flock<WG4167>?


btext:
Say I<WG2980> these things<WG5023> as<WG3361><WG2596> a man<WG444>? or<WG2228> saith<WG3004> not<WG3780> the law<WG3551> the same<WG5023> also<WG2532>?


btext:
For<WG1063> it is written<WG1125> in<WG1722> the law<WG3551> of Moses<WG3475>, Thou shalt<WG5392> not<WG3756> muzzle<WG5392> the mouth of the ox<WG1016> that treadeth out the corn<WG248><WG3361>. Doth<WG3199> God<WG2316> take care<WG3199> for oxen<WG1016>?


btext:
Or<WG2228> saith he<WG3004> it altogether<WG3843> for<WG1223> our<WG2248> sakes<WG1223>? For<WG1223> our<WG2248> sakes<WG1223>, no doubt<WG1063>, this is written<WG1125>: that<WG3754> he that ploweth<WG722> should<WG3784> plow<WG722> in<WG1909> hope<WG1680>; and<WG2532> that he that thresheth<WG248> in hope<WG1680> should be partaker<WG3348> of<WG1909> his<WG846> hope<WG1680>.


btext:
If<WG1487> we<WG2249> have sown<WG4687> unto you<WG5213> spiritual things<WG4152>, is it a great thing<WG3173> if<WG1487> we<WG2249> shall reap<WG2325> your<WG5216> carnal things<WG4559>?


btext:
If<WG1487> others<WG243> be partakers<WG3348> of this power<WG1849> over you<WG5216>, are not<WG3756> we<WG2249> rather<WG3123>? Nevertheless<WG235> we have<WG5530> not<WG3756> used<WG5530> this<WG5026> power<WG1849>; but<WG235> suffer<WG4722> all things<WG3956>, lest<WG3363> we should<WG1325><WG5100> hinder<WG1464> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Do ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> know<WG1492> that<WG3754> they which minister<WG2038> about holy things<WG2413> live<WG2068> of the things of<WG1537> the temple<WG2411>? and they which wait<WG4332> at the altar<WG2379> are partakers<WG4829> with the altar<WG2379>? / live: or, feed


btext:
Even<WG2532> so<WG3779> hath<WG1299> the Lord<WG2962> ordained<WG1299> that they which preach<WG2605> the gospel<WG2098> should live<WG2198> of<WG1537> the gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> have used<WG5530> none<WG3762> of these things<WG5130><WG1161>: neither<WG3756> have I written<WG1125> these things<WG5023>, that<WG2443> it should be<WG1096> so<WG3779> done<WG1096> unto<WG1722> me<WG1698>: for<WG1063> it were better<WG3123> for me<WG3427> to die<WG599><WG2570>, than<WG2228> that<WG2443> any man<WG5100> should make<WG2758> my<WG3450> glorying<WG2745> void<WG2758>.


btext:
For<WG1063> though<WG1437> I preach the gospel<WG2097>, I<WG3427> have<WG2076> nothing<WG3756> to glory of<WG2745>: for<WG1063> necessity<WG318> is laid upon<WG1945> me<WG3427>; yea<WG1161>, woe<WG3759> is<WG2076> unto me<WG3427>, if<WG3362> I preach<WG2097> not<WG3362> the gospel<WG2097>!


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> I do<WG4238> this thing<WG5124> willingly<WG1635>, I have<WG2192> a reward<WG3408>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> against my will<WG210>, a dispensation<WG3622> of the gospel is committed unto me<WG4100>.


btext:
What<WG5101> is<WG2076> my<WG3427> reward<WG3408> then<WG3767>? Verily that<WG2443>, when I preach the gospel<WG2097>, I may make<WG5087> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547> without charge<WG77>, that<WG1519> I abuse<WG2710> not<WG3361> my<WG3450> power<WG1849> in<WG1722> the gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
For<WG1063> though I be<WG5607> free<WG1658> from<WG1537> all<WG3956> men, yet have I made<WG1402> myself<WG1683> servant<WG1402> unto all<WG3956>, that<WG2443> I might gain<WG2770> the more<WG4119>.


btext:
And<WG2532> unto the Jews<WG2453> I became<WG1096> as<WG5613> a Jew<WG2453>, that<WG2443> I might gain<WG2770> the Jews<WG2453>; to them that are under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, as<WG5613> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, that<WG2443> I might gain<WG2770> them that are under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>;


btext:
To them that are without law<WG459>, as<WG5613> without law<WG459>, (being<WG5607> not<WG3361> without law<WG459> to God<WG2316>, but<WG235> under the law<WG1772> to Christ<WG5547>,) that<WG2443> I might gain<WG2770> them that are without law<WG459>.


btext:
To the weak<WG772> became I<WG1096> as<WG5613> weak<WG772>, that<WG2443> I might gain<WG2770> the weak<WG772>: I am made<WG1096> all things<WG3956> to all<WG3956> men, that<WG2443> I might<WG4982> by all means<WG3843> save<WG4982> some<WG5100>.


btext:
And<WG1161> this<WG5124> I do<WG4160> for<WG1223> the gospel's<WG2098> sake<WG1223>, that<WG2443> I might be<WG1096> partaker<WG4791> thereof<WG846> with<WG4791> you.


btext:
Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> they which run<WG5143> in<WG1722> a race<WG4712> run<WG5143> all<WG3956><WG3303>, but<WG1161> one<WG1520> receiveth<WG2983> the prize<WG1017>? So<WG3779> run<WG5143>, that<WG2443> ye may obtain<WG2638>.


btext:
And<WG1161> every man<WG3956> that striveth for the mastery<WG75> is temperate<WG1467> in all things<WG3956><WG3303>. Now<WG3767> they<WG1565> do it to<WG2443> obtain<WG2983> a corruptible<WG5349> crown<WG4735>; but<WG1161> we<WG2249> an incorruptible<WG862>.


btext:
I<WG1473> therefore<WG5106> so<WG3779> run<WG5143>, not<WG3756> as<WG5613> uncertainly<WG84>; so<WG3779> fight I<WG4438>, not<WG3756> as<WG5613> one that beateth<WG1194> the air<WG109>:


btext:
But<WG235> I keep under<WG5299> my<WG3450> body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> bring it into subjection<WG1396>: lest that by any means<WG3381><WG4458>, when I have preached<WG2784> to others<WG243>, I myself<WG846> should be<WG1096> a castaway<WG96>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161>, brethren<WG80>, I would<WG2309> not<WG3756> that ye<WG5209> should be ignorant<WG50>, how that<WG3754> all<WG3956> our<WG2257> fathers<WG3962> were<WG2258> under<WG5259> the cloud<WG3507>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> passed<WG1330> through<WG1223> the sea<WG2281>;


btext:
And<WG2532> were<WG907> all<WG3956> baptized<WG907> unto<WG1519> Moses<WG3475> in<WG1722> the cloud<WG3507> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the sea<WG2281>;


btext:
And<WG2532> did<WG4095> all<WG3956> drink<WG4095> the same<WG846> spiritual<WG4152> drink<WG4188>: for<WG1063> they drank<WG4095> of<WG1537> that spiritual<WG4152> Rock<WG4073> that followed them<WG190>: and<WG1161> that Rock<WG4073> was<WG2258> Christ<WG5547>. / followed…: or, went with them


btext:
But<WG235> with<WG1722> many<WG4119> of them<WG846> God<WG2316> was<WG2106> not<WG3756> well pleased<WG2106>: for<WG1063> they were overthrown<WG2693> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> these things<WG5023> were<WG1096> our<WG2257> examples<WG5179>, to the intent<WG1519> we<WG2248> should<WG1511> not<WG3361> lust after evil<WG2556> things<WG1938>, as<WG2531> they also<WG2548> lusted<WG1937>. / our…: Gr. our figures


btext:
Neither<WG3366> be ye<WG1096> idolaters<WG1496>, as<WG2531> were some<WG5100> of them<WG846>; as<WG5613> it is written<WG1125>, The people<WG2992> sat down<WG2523> to eat<WG5315> and<WG2532> drink<WG4095>, and<WG2532> rose up<WG450> to play<WG3815>.


btext:
Neither<WG3366> let us commit fornication<WG4203>, as<WG2531> some<WG5100> of them<WG846> committed<WG4203>, and<WG2532> fell<WG4098> in<WG1722> one<WG3391> day<WG2250> three<WG5140> and twenty<WG1501> thousand<WG5505>.


btext:
Neither<WG3366> let us tempt<WG1598> Christ<WG5547>, as<WG2531> some<WG5100> of them<WG846> also<WG2532> tempted<WG3985>, and<WG2532> were destroyed<WG622> of<WG5259> serpents<WG3789>.


btext:
Neither<WG3366> murmur ye<WG1111>, as<WG2531> some<WG5100> of them<WG846> also<WG2532> murmured<WG1111>, and<WG2532> were destroyed<WG622> of<WG5259> the destroyer<WG3644>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023> happened<WG4819> unto them<WG1565> for ensamples<WG5179>: and<WG1161> they are written<WG1125> for<WG4314> our<WG2257> admonition<WG3559>, upon<WG1519> whom<WG3739> the ends<WG5056> of the world<WG165> are come<WG2658>. / ensamples: or, types


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> let<WG991> him that thinketh<WG1380> he standeth<WG2476> take heed<WG991> lest<WG3361> he fall<WG4098>.


btext:
There hath<WG2983> no<WG3756> temptation<WG3986> taken<WG2983> you<WG5209> but<WG1508> such as is common to man<WG442>: but<WG1161> God<WG2316> is faithful<WG4103>, who<WG3739> will<WG1439> not<WG3756> suffer<WG1439> you<WG5209> to be tempted<WG3985> above<WG5228> that<WG3739> ye are able<WG1410>; but<WG235> will<WG4160> with<WG4862> the temptation<WG3986> also<WG2532> make<WG4160> a way to escape<WG1545>, that ye<WG5209> may be able<WG1410> to bear<WG5297> it. / common…: or, moderate


btext:
I speak<WG3004> as<WG5613> to wise men<WG5429>; judge<WG2919> ye<WG5210> what<WG3739> I say<WG5346>.


btext:
The cup<WG4221> of blessing<WG2129> which<WG3739> we bless<WG2127>, is it<WG2076> not<WG3780> the communion<WG2842> of the blood<WG129> of Christ<WG5547>? The bread<WG740> which<WG3739> we break<WG2806>, is it<WG2076> not<WG3780> the communion<WG2842> of the body<WG4983> of Christ<WG5547>?


btext:
For<WG3754> we<WG2070> being many<WG4183> are<WG2070> one<WG1520> bread<WG740>, and one<WG1520> body<WG4983>: for<WG1063> we are<WG3348> all<WG3956> partakers<WG3348> of<WG1537> that one<WG1520> bread<WG740>.


btext:
Behold<WG991> Israel<WG2474> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>: are<WG1526> not<WG3780> they<WG1526> which eat<WG2068> of the sacrifices<WG2378> partakers<WG2844> of the altar<WG2379>?


btext:
What<WG5101> say I<WG5346> then<WG3767>? that<WG3754> the idol<WG1497> is<WG2076> any thing<WG5100>, or<WG2228> that<WG3754> which is offered in sacrifice to idols<WG1494> is<WG2076> any thing<WG5100>?


btext:
But<WG235> I say, that<WG3754> the things which<WG3739> the Gentiles<WG1484> sacrifice<WG2380>, they sacrifice<WG2380> to devils<WG1140>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> to God<WG2316>: and<WG1161> I would<WG2309> not<WG3756> that ye<WG5209> should have<WG1096> fellowship<WG2844> with devils<WG1140>.


btext:
Ye cannot<WG3756><WG1410> drink<WG4095> the cup<WG4221> of the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> the cup<WG4221> of devils<WG1140>: ye cannot<WG3756><WG1410> be partakers<WG3348> of the Lord's<WG2962> table<WG5132>, and<WG2532> of the table<WG5132> of devils<WG1140>.


btext:
Do we provoke<WG2228><WG3863> the Lord<WG2962> to jealousy<WG3863>? are we<WG2070> stronger than<WG3361><WG2478> he<WG846>?


btext:
All things<WG3956> are lawful<WG1832> for me<WG3427>, but<WG235> all things<WG3956> are<WG4851> not<WG3756> expedient<WG4851>: all things<WG3956> are lawful<WG1832> for me<WG3427>, but<WG235> all things<WG3956> edify<WG3618> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Let<WG2212> no man<WG3367> seek<WG2212> his own<WG1438>, but<WG235> every man<WG1538> another's<WG2087> wealth.


btext:
Whatsoever<WG3956> is sold<WG4453> in<WG1722> the shambles<WG3111>, that eat<WG2068>, asking<WG350> no<WG3367> question<WG350> for<WG1223> conscience<WG4893> sake<WG1223>:


btext:
For<WG1063> the earth<WG1093> is the Lord's<WG2962>, and<WG2532> the fulness<WG4138> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
<WG1161> If any<WG1536> of them that believe not<WG571> bid<WG2564> you<WG5209> to a feast, and<WG2532> ye be disposed<WG2309> to go<WG4198>; whatsoever<WG3956> is set before<WG3908> you<WG5213>, eat<WG2068>, asking<WG350> no<WG3367> question<WG350> for<WG1223> conscience<WG4893> sake<WG1223>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> say<WG2036> unto you<WG5213>, This<WG5124> is<WG2076> offered in sacrifice unto idols<WG1494>, eat<WG2068> not<WG3361> for<WG1223> his sake<WG1565> that shewed it<WG3377>, and<WG2532> for conscience sake<WG4893>: for<WG1063> the earth<WG1093> is the Lord's<WG2962>, and<WG2532> the fulness<WG4138> thereof<WG846>:


btext:
Conscience<WG4893><WG1161>, I say<WG3004>, not<WG3780> thine own<WG1438>, but<WG235> of the other<WG2087>: for<WG1063> why<WG2444> is<WG2919> my<WG3450> liberty<WG1657> judged<WG2919> of<WG5259> another<WG243> man's conscience<WG4893>?


btext:
For<WG1161> if<WG1487> I<WG1473> by grace<WG5485> be a partaker<WG3348>, why<WG5101> am I evil spoken of<WG987> for that<WG5228> for which<WG3739> I<WG1473> give thanks<WG2168>? / grace: or, thanksgiving


btext:
Whether<WG1535> therefore<WG3767> ye eat<WG2068>, or<WG1535> drink<WG4095>, or<WG1535> whatsoever<WG5100> ye do<WG4160>, do<WG4160> all<WG3956> to<WG1519> the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Give<WG1096> none offence<WG677>, neither<WG2532> to the Jews<WG2453>, nor<WG2532> to the Gentiles<WG1672>, nor<WG2532> to the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316>: / Gentiles: Gr. Greeks


btext:
Even as<WG2531> I<WG2504> please<WG700> all<WG3956> men in all<WG3956> things, not<WG3361> seeking<WG2212> mine own<WG1683> profit<WG4851>, but<WG235> the profit<WG3588> of many<WG4183>, that<WG2443> they may be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I praise<WG1867> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> ye remember<WG3415> me<WG3450> in all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> keep<WG2722> the ordinances<WG3862>, as<WG2531> I delivered<WG3860> them to you<WG5213>. / ordinances: or, traditions


btext:
But<WG1161> I would have<WG2309> you<WG5209> know<WG1492>, that<WG3754> the head<WG2776> of every<WG3956> man<WG435> is<WG2076> Christ<WG5547>; and<WG1161> the head<WG2776> of the woman<WG1135> is the man<WG435>; and<WG1161> the head<WG2776> of Christ<WG5547> is God<WG2316>.


btext:
Every<WG3956> man<WG435> praying<WG4336> or<WG2228> prophesying<WG4395>, having<WG2192> his head<WG2776> covered<WG2596>, dishonoureth<WG2617> his<WG846> head<WG2776>.


btext:
But<WG1161> every<WG3956> woman<WG1135> that prayeth<WG4336> or<WG2228> prophesieth<WG4395> with her head<WG2776> uncovered<WG177> dishonoureth<WG2617> her<WG1438> head<WG2776>: for<WG1063> that is<WG2076> even<WG2532> all one<WG1520> as if<WG846> she were shaven<WG3587>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the woman<WG1135> be<WG2619> not<WG3756> covered<WG2619>, let her<WG2751> also<WG2532> be shorn<WG2751>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> it be a shame<WG149> for a woman<WG1135> to be shorn<WG2751> or<WG2228> shaven<WG3587>, let her be covered<WG2619>.


btext:
For<WG1063> a man<WG435> indeed<WG3303> ought<WG3784> not<WG3756> to cover<WG2619> his head<WG2776>, forasmuch as he is<WG5225> the image<WG1504> and<WG2532> glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316>: but<WG1161> the woman<WG1135> is<WG2076> the glory<WG1391> of the man<WG435>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the man<WG435> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the woman<WG1135>; but<WG235> the woman<WG1135> of<WG1537> the man<WG435>.


btext:
<WG1063><WG2532> Neither<WG3756> was<WG2936> the man<WG435> created<WG2936> for<WG1223> the woman<WG1135>; but<WG235> the woman<WG1135> for<WG1223> the man<WG435>.


btext:
For this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> ought<WG3784> the woman<WG1135> to have<WG2192> power<WG1849> on<WG1909> her head<WG2776> because<WG1223> of the angels<WG32>. / power: that is a covering in sign that she is under the power of her husband


btext:
Nevertheless<WG4133> neither<WG3777> is the man<WG435> without<WG5565> the woman<WG1135>, neither<WG3777> the woman<WG1135> without<WG5565> the man<WG435>, in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> the woman<WG1135> is of<WG1537> the man<WG435>, even so<WG3779> is the man<WG435> also<WG2532> by<WG1223> the woman<WG1135>; but<WG1161> all things<WG3956> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Judge<WG2919> in<WG1722> yourselves<WG5213><WG846>: is it<WG2076> comely<WG4241> that a woman<WG1135> pray<WG4336> unto God<WG2316> uncovered<WG177>?


btext:
Doth<WG2228> not even<WG3761> nature<WG5449> itself<WG846> teach<WG1321> you<WG5209>, that<WG3754>, if<WG1437><WG3303> a man<WG435> have long hair<WG2863>, it is<WG2076> a shame<WG819> unto him<WG846>?


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> a woman<WG1135> have long hair<WG2863>, it is<WG2076> a glory<WG1391> to her<WG846>: for<WG3754> her hair<WG2864> is given<WG1325> her<WG846> for<WG473> a covering<WG4018>. / covering: or, veil


btext:
But<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> seem<WG1380> to be<WG1511> contentious<WG5380>, we<WG2249> have<WG2192> no<WG3756> such<WG5108> custom<WG4914>, neither<WG3761> the churches<WG1577> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> in this<WG5124> that I declare<WG3853> unto you I praise<WG1867> you not<WG3756>, that<WG3754> ye come together<WG4905> not<WG3756> for<WG1519> the better<WG2909>, but<WG235> for<WG1519> the worse<WG2276>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG3303> first of all<WG4412>, when ye<WG5216> come together<WG4905> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577>, I hear<WG191> that there be<WG5225> divisions<WG4978> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>; and<WG2532> I partly<WG3313> believe<WG4100> it<WG5100>. / divisions: or, schisms


btext:
For<WG1063> there must<WG1163> be<WG1511> also<WG2532> heresies<WG139> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, that<WG2443> they which are approved<WG1384> may be made<WG1096> manifest<WG5318> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>. / heresies: or, sects


btext:
When ye<WG5216> come together<WG4905> therefore<WG3767> into<WG1909> one place<WG846>, this is<WG2076> not<WG3756> to eat<WG5315> the Lord's<WG2960> supper<WG1173>. / this…: or, ye cannot eat


btext:
For<WG1063> in<WG1722> eating<WG5315> every one<WG1538> taketh before<WG4301> other his own<WG2398> supper<WG1173>: and<WG2532> one<WG3739><WG3303> is hungry<WG3983>, and<WG1161> another<WG3739> is drunken<WG3184>.


btext:
What<WG1063>? have ye<WG2192> not<WG3378> houses<WG3614> to eat<WG2068> and<WG2532> to drink<WG4095> in<WG1519>? or<WG2228> despise ye<WG2706> the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> shame<WG2617> them that have<WG2192> not<WG3361>? What<WG5101> shall I say<WG2036> to you<WG5213>? shall I praise<WG1867> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> this<WG5129>? I praise<WG1867> you not<WG3756>. / have not: or, are poor?


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> have received<WG3880> of<WG575> the Lord<WG2962> that which<WG3739> also<WG2532> I delivered<WG3860> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> the same night<WG3571> in<WG1722> which<WG3739> he was betrayed<WG3860> took<WG2983> bread<WG740>:


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had given thanks<WG2168>, he brake<WG2806> it, and<WG2532> said<WG2036>, Take<WG2983>, eat<WG5315>: this<WG5124> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> body<WG4983>, which<WG3588> is broken<WG2806> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>: this<WG5124> do<WG4160> in<WG1519> remembrance<WG364> of me<WG1699>. / in…: or, for a remembrance


btext:
After the same manner<WG5615> also<WG2532> he took the cup<WG4221>, when<WG3326> he had supped<WG1172>, saying<WG3004>, This<WG5124> cup<WG4221> is<WG2076> the new<WG2537> testament<WG1242> in<WG1722> my<WG1699> blood<WG129>: this<WG5124> do ye<WG4160>, as oft as<WG3740><WG302> ye drink<WG4095> it, in<WG1519> remembrance<WG364> of me<WG1699>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as often as<WG302><WG3740> ye eat<WG2068> this<WG5126> bread<WG740>, and<WG2532> drink<WG4095> this<WG5124> cup<WG4221>, ye do shew<WG2605> the Lord's<WG2962> death<WG2288> till<WG891><WG302> he<WG3739> come<WG2064>. / ye do…: or, shew ye


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall eat<WG2068> this<WG5126> bread<WG740>, and<WG2228> drink<WG4095> this cup<WG4221> of the Lord<WG2962>, unworthily<WG371>, shall be<WG2071> guilty<WG1777> of the body<WG4983> and<WG2532> blood<WG129> of the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
But<WG1161> let<WG1381> a man<WG444> examine<WG1381> himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> so<WG3779> let him eat<WG2068> of<WG1537> that bread<WG740>, and<WG2532> drink<WG4095> of<WG1537> that cup<WG4221>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he that eateth<WG2068> and<WG2532> drinketh<WG4095> unworthily<WG371>, eateth<WG2068> and<WG2532> drinketh<WG4095> damnation<WG2917> to himself<WG1438>, not<WG3361> discerning<WG1252> the Lord's<WG2962> body<WG4983>. / damnation: or, judgment


btext:
For<WG1223> this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> many<WG4183> are weak<WG772> and<WG2532> sickly<WG732> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> many<WG2425> sleep<WG2837>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> we would judge<WG1252> ourselves<WG1438>, we should<WG302> not<WG3756> be judged<WG2919>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when we are judged<WG2919>, we are chastened<WG3811> of<WG5259> the Lord<WG2962>, that<WG3363> we should<WG2632> not<WG3363> be condemned<WG2632> with<WG4862> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, when ye come together<WG4905> to<WG1519> eat<WG5315>, tarry<WG1551> one for another<WG240>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> hunger<WG3983>, let him eat<WG2068> at<WG1722> home<WG3624>; that<WG3363> ye come<WG4905> not<WG3363> together<WG4905> unto<WG1519> condemnation<WG2917>. And<WG1161> the rest<WG3062> will I set in order<WG1299> when<WG5613><WG302> I come<WG2064>. / condemnation: or, judgment


btext:
Now<WG1161> concerning<WG4012> spiritual<WG4152> gifts, brethren<WG80>, I would<WG2309> not<WG3756> have<WG2309> you<WG5209> ignorant<WG50>.


btext:
Ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye were<WG2258> Gentiles<WG1484>, carried away<WG520> unto<WG4314> these dumb<WG880> idols<WG1497>, even as<WG5613><WG302> ye were led<WG71>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> I give<WG1107> you<WG5213> to understand<WG1107>, that<WG3754> no man<WG3762> speaking<WG2980> by<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316> calleth<WG3004> Jesus<WG2424> accursed<WG331>: and<WG2532> that no man<WG3762> can<WG1410> say<WG2036> that Jesus<WG2424> is the Lord<WG2962>, but<WG1508> by<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>. / accursed: or, anathema


btext:
Now<WG1161> there are<WG1526> diversities<WG1243> of gifts<WG5486>, but<WG1161> the same<WG846> Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there are<WG1526> differences<WG1243> of administrations<WG1248>, but<WG2532> the same<WG846> Lord<WG2962>. / administrations: or, ministries


btext:
And<WG2532> there are<WG1526> diversities<WG1243> of operations<WG1755>, but<WG1161> it is<WG2076> the same<WG846> God<WG2316> which<WG3588> worketh<WG1754> all<WG3956> in<WG1722> all<WG3956>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the manifestation<WG5321> of the Spirit<WG4151> is given<WG1325> to every man<WG1538> to<WG4314> profit withal<WG4851>.


btext:
For<WG1063> to one<WG3739><WG3303> is given<WG1325> by<WG1223> the Spirit<WG4151> the word<WG3056> of wisdom<WG4678><WG1161>; to another<WG243> the word<WG3056> of knowledge<WG1108> by<WG2596> the same<WG846> Spirit<WG4151>;


btext:
<WG1161> To another<WG2087> faith<WG4102> by<WG1722> the same<WG846> Spirit<WG4151><WG1161>; to another<WG243> the gifts<WG5486> of healing<WG2386> by<WG1722> the same<WG846> Spirit<WG4151>;


btext:
<WG1161> To another<WG243> the working<WG1755> of miracles<WG1411><WG1161>; to another<WG243> prophecy<WG4394><WG1161>; to another<WG243> discerning<WG1253> of spirits<WG4151><WG1161>; to another<WG2087> divers kinds<WG1085> of tongues<WG1100><WG1161>; to another<WG243> the interpretation<WG2058> of tongues<WG1100>:


btext:
But<WG1161> all<WG3956> these<WG5023> worketh<WG1754> that one<WG1520> and<WG2532> the selfsame<WG846> Spirit<WG4151>, dividing<WG1244> to every man<WG1538> severally<WG2398> as<WG2531> he will<WG1014>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG2509> the body<WG4983> is<WG2076> one<WG1520>, and<WG2532> hath<WG2192> many<WG4183> members<WG3196>, and<WG1161> all<WG3956> the members<WG3196> of that one<WG1520> body<WG4983>, being<WG5607> many<WG4183>, are<WG2076> one<WG1520> body<WG4983>: so<WG3779> also<WG2532> is Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG2532> by<WG1722> one<WG1520> Spirit<WG4151> are<WG907> we<WG2249> all<WG3956> baptized<WG907> into<WG1519> one<WG1520> body<WG4983>, whether<WG1535> we be Jews<WG2453> or<WG1535> Gentiles<WG1672>, whether<WG1535> we be bond<WG1401> or<WG1535> free<WG1658>; and<WG2532> have been<WG4222> all<WG3956> made to drink<WG4222> into<WG1519> one<WG1520> Spirit<WG4151>. / Gentiles: Gr. Greeks


btext:
<WG2532> For<WG1063> the body<WG4983> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> one<WG1520> member<WG3196>, but<WG235> many<WG4183>.


btext:
If<WG1437> the foot<WG4228> shall say<WG2036>, Because<WG3754> I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> the hand<WG5495>, I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the body<WG4983>; is<WG2076> it therefore<WG3756><WG3844><WG5124> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the body<WG4983>?


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> the ear<WG3775> shall say<WG2036>, Because<WG3754> I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> the eye<WG3788>, I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the body<WG4983>; is<WG2076> it therefore<WG3756><WG3844><WG5124> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the body<WG4983>?


btext:
If<WG1487> the whole<WG3650> body<WG4983> were an eye<WG3788>, where<WG4226> were the hearing<WG189>? If<WG1487> the whole<WG3650> were hearing<WG189>, where<WG4226> were the smelling<WG3750>?


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> hath<WG5087> God<WG2316> set<WG5087> the members<WG3196> every<WG1538> one<WG1520> of them<WG846> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983>, as<WG2531> it hath pleased him<WG2309>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> they were<WG2258> all<WG3956> one<WG1520> member<WG3196>, where<WG4226> were the body<WG4983>?


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3568><WG3303> are they many<WG4183> members<WG3196>, yet but<WG1161> one<WG1520> body<WG4983>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the eye<WG3788> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> say<WG2036> unto the hand<WG5495>, I have<WG2192> no<WG3756> need<WG5532> of thee<WG4675>: nor<WG2228> again<WG3825> the head<WG2776> to the feet<WG4228>, I have<WG2192> no<WG3756> need<WG5532> of you<WG5216>.


btext:
Nay<WG235>, much<WG4183> more<WG3123> those members<WG3196> of the body<WG4983>, which seem<WG1380> to be<WG5225> more feeble<WG772>, are<WG2076> necessary<WG316>:


btext:
And<WG2532> those<WG3739> members of the body<WG4983>, which we think<WG1380> to be<WG1511> less honourable<WG820>, upon these<WG5125> we bestow<WG4060> more abundant<WG4055> honour<WG5092>; and<WG2532> our<WG2257> uncomely<WG809> parts have<WG2192> more abundant<WG4055> comeliness<WG2157>. / bestow: or, put on


btext:
For<WG1161> our<WG2257> comely<WG2158> parts have<WG2192> no<WG3756> need<WG5532>: but<WG235> God<WG2316> hath tempered<WG4786> the body<WG4983> together<WG4786>, having given<WG1325> more abundant<WG4055> honour<WG5092> to that part which lacked<WG5302>:


btext:
That<WG3363> there should be<WG5600> no<WG3363> schism<WG4978> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983>; but<WG235> that the members<WG3196> should have<WG3309> the same<WG846> care<WG3309> one for<WG5228> another<WG240>. / schism: or, division


btext:
And<WG2532> whether<WG1535> one<WG1520> member<WG3196> suffer<WG3958>, all<WG3956> the members<WG3196> suffer with it<WG4841>; or<WG1535> one<WG1520> member<WG3196> be honoured<WG1392>, all<WG3956> the members<WG3196> rejoice with it<WG4796>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> the body<WG4983> of Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> members<WG3196> in<WG1537> particular<WG3313>.


btext:
And<WG2532><WG3739> God<WG2316> hath set<WG5087> some<WG3303> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577>, first<WG4412> apostles<WG652>, secondarily<WG1208> prophets<WG4396>, thirdly<WG5154> teachers<WG1320>, after that<WG1899> miracles<WG1411>, then<WG1534> gifts<WG5486> of healings<WG2386>, helps<WG484>, governments<WG2941>, diversities<WG1085> of tongues<WG1100>. / diversities: or, kinds


btext:
Are all<WG3361><WG3956> apostles<WG652>? are all<WG3361><WG3956> prophets<WG4396>? are all<WG3361><WG3956> teachers<WG1320>? are all<WG3361><WG3956> workers of miracles<WG1411>? / workers…: or, powers?


btext:
Have<WG3361><WG2192> all<WG3956> the gifts<WG5486> of healing<WG2386>? do all<WG3956> speak<WG3361><WG2980> with tongues<WG1100>? do<WG3361> all<WG3956> interpret<WG1329>?


btext:
But<WG1161> covet earnestly<WG2206> the best<WG2909> gifts<WG5486>: and<WG2532> yet<WG2089> shew I<WG1166> unto you<WG5213> a more<WG2596> excellent<WG5236> way<WG3598>.


btext:
Though<WG1437> I speak<WG2980> with the tongues<WG1100> of men<WG444> and<WG2532> of angels<WG32>, and<WG1161> have<WG2192> not<WG3361> charity<WG26>, I am become<WG1096> as sounding<WG2278> brass<WG5475>, or<WG2228> a tinkling<WG214> cymbal<WG2950>.


btext:
And<WG2532> though<WG1437> I have<WG2192> the gift of prophecy<WG4394>, and<WG2532> understand<WG1492> all<WG3956> mysteries<WG3466>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> knowledge<WG1108>; and<WG2532> though<WG1437> I have<WG2192> all<WG3956> faith<WG4102>, so<WG5620> that I could remove<WG3179> mountains<WG3735>, and<WG1161> have<WG2192> not<WG3361> charity<WG26>, I am<WG1510> nothing<WG3762>.


btext:
And<WG2532> though<WG1437> I bestow<WG5595> all<WG3956> my<WG3450> goods<WG5224> to feed<WG5595> the poor, and<WG2532> though<WG1437> I give<WG3860> my<WG3450> body<WG4983> to<WG2443> be burned<WG2545>, and<WG1161> have<WG2192> not<WG3361> charity<WG26>, it profiteth me<WG5623> nothing<WG3762>.


btext:
Charity<WG26> suffereth long<WG3114>, and is kind<WG5541>; charity<WG26> envieth<WG2206> not<WG3756>; charity<WG26> vaunteth<WG4068> not<WG3756> itself<WG4068>, is<WG5448> not<WG3756> puffed up<WG5448>, / vaunteth…: or, is not rash


btext:
Doth<WG807> not<WG3756> behave itself unseemly<WG807>, seeketh<WG2212> not<WG3756> her own<WG1438>, is<WG3947> not<WG3756> easily provoked<WG3947>, thinketh<WG3049> no<WG3756> evil<WG2556>;


btext:
Rejoiceth<WG5463> not<WG3756> in<WG1909> iniquity<WG93>, but<WG1161> rejoiceth<WG4796> in the truth<WG225>; / in the truth: or, with the truth


btext:
Beareth<WG4722> all things<WG3956>, believeth<WG4100> all things<WG3956>, hopeth<WG1679> all things<WG3956>, endureth<WG5278> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
Charity<WG26> never<WG3763> faileth<WG1601>: but<WG1161> whether<WG1535> there be prophecies<WG4394>, they shall fail<WG2673>; whether<WG1535> there be tongues<WG1100>, they shall cease<WG3973>; whether<WG1535> there be knowledge<WG1108>, it shall vanish away<WG2673>. / fail: Gr. vanish away


btext:
For<WG1063> we know<WG1097> in<WG1537> part<WG3313>, and<WG2532> we prophesy<WG4395> in<WG1537> part<WG3313>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3752> that which is perfect<WG5046> is come<WG2064>, then<WG5119> that which is in<WG1537> part<WG3313> shall be done away<WG2673>. / done away: Gr. vanish away


btext:
When<WG3753> I was<WG2252> a child<WG3516>, I spake<WG2980> as<WG5613> a child<WG3516>, I understood<WG5426> as<WG5613> a child<WG3516>, I thought<WG3049> as<WG5613> a child<WG3516>: but<WG1161> when<WG3753> I became<WG1096> a man<WG435>, I put away<WG2673> childish things<WG3516>. / thought: or, reasoned / put away: Gr. vanish away


btext:
For<WG1063> now<WG737> we see<WG991> through<WG1223> a glass<WG2072>, darkly<WG1722><WG135>; but<WG1161> then<WG5119> face<WG4383> to<WG4314> face<WG4383>: now<WG737> I know<WG1097> in<WG1537> part<WG3313>; but<WG1161> then<WG5119> shall I know<WG1921> even as<WG2531> also<WG2532> I am known<WG1921>. / darkly: Gr. in a riddle


btext:
And<WG1161> now<WG3570> abideth<WG3306> faith<WG4102>, hope<WG1680>, charity<WG26>, these<WG5023> three<WG5140>; but<WG1161> the greatest<WG3187> of these<WG5130> is charity<WG26>.


btext:
Follow<WG1377> after charity<WG26>, and<WG1161> desire<WG2206> spiritual<WG4152> gifts, but<WG1161> rather<WG3123> that<WG2443> ye may prophesy<WG4395>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he that speaketh<WG2980> in an unknown tongue<WG1100> speaketh<WG2980> not<WG3756> unto men<WG444>, but<WG235> unto God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> no man<WG3762> understandeth<WG191> him; howbeit<WG1161> in the spirit<WG4151> he speaketh<WG2980> mysteries<WG3466>. / understandeth: Gr. heareth


btext:
But<WG1161> he that prophesieth<WG4395> speaketh<WG2980> unto men<WG444> to edification<WG3619>, and<WG2532> exhortation<WG3874>, and<WG2532> comfort<WG3889>.


btext:
He that speaketh<WG2980> in an unknown tongue<WG1100> edifieth<WG3618> himself<WG1438>; but<WG1161> he that prophesieth<WG4395> edifieth<WG3618> the church<WG1577>.


btext:
<WG1161> I would<WG2309> that ye<WG5209> all<WG3956> spake<WG2980> with tongues<WG1100>, but<WG1161> rather<WG3123> that<WG2443> ye prophesied<WG4395>: for<WG1063> greater<WG3187> is he that prophesieth<WG4395> than<WG2228> he that speaketh<WG2980> with tongues<WG1100>, except<WG1622><WG1508> he interpret<WG1329>, that<WG2443> the church<WG1577> may receive<WG2983> edifying<WG3619>.


btext:
<WG1161> Now<WG3570>, brethren<WG80>, if<WG1437> I come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> speaking<WG2980> with tongues<WG1100>, what<WG5101> shall I profit<WG5623> you<WG5209>, except<WG3362> I shall speak<WG2980> to you<WG5213> either<WG2228> by<WG1722> revelation<WG602>, or<WG2228> by<WG1722> knowledge<WG1108>, or<WG2228> by<WG1722> prophesying<WG4394>, or<WG2228> by<WG1722> doctrine<WG1322>?


btext:
And even<WG3676> things without life<WG895> giving<WG1325> sound<WG5456>, whether<WG1535> pipe<WG836> or<WG1535> harp<WG2788>, except<WG3362> they give<WG1325> a distinction<WG1293> in the sounds<WG5353>, how<WG4459> shall it be known<WG1097> what is piped<WG832> or<WG2228> harped<WG2789>? / sounds: or, tunes


btext:
For<WG1063><WG2532> if<WG1437> the trumpet<WG4536> give<WG1325> an uncertain<WG82> sound<WG5456>, who<WG5101> shall prepare himself<WG3903> to<WG1519> the battle<WG4171>?


btext:
So<WG3779> likewise<WG2532> ye<WG5210>, except<WG3362> ye utter<WG1325> by<WG1223> the tongue<WG1100> words<WG3056> easy to be understood<WG2154>, how<WG4459> shall it be known<WG1097> what is spoken<WG2980>? for<WG1063> ye shall<WG2071> speak<WG2980> into<WG1519> the air<WG109>. / easy…: Gr. significant


btext:
<WG1487> There are<WG2076>, it may be<WG5177>, so many<WG5118> kinds<WG1085> of voices<WG5456> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> none of them<WG3762> is without signification<WG880><WG846>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> if<WG3362> I know<WG1492> not<WG3362> the meaning<WG1411> of the voice<WG5456>, I shall be<WG2071> unto him that speaketh<WG2980> a barbarian<WG915>, and<WG2532> he that speaketh<WG2980> shall be a barbarian<WG915> unto<WG1722> me<WG1698>.


btext:
Even<WG2532> so<WG3779> ye<WG5210>, forasmuch as<WG1893> ye are<WG2075> zealous<WG2207> of spiritual<WG4151> gifts, seek<WG2212> that<WG2443> ye may excel<WG4052> to<WG4314> the edifying<WG3619> of the church<WG1577>. / of spiritual gifts: Gr. of spirits


btext:
Wherefore<WG1355> let him that speaketh<WG2980> in an unknown tongue<WG1100> pray<WG4336> that<WG2443> he may interpret<WG1329>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1437> I pray<WG4336> in an unknown tongue<WG1100>, my<WG3450> spirit<WG4151> prayeth<WG4336>, but<WG1161> my<WG3450> understanding<WG3563> is<WG2076> unfruitful<WG175>.


btext:
What<WG5101> is it<WG2076> then<WG3767>? I will pray<WG4336> with the spirit<WG4151>, and<WG1161> I will pray<WG4336> with the understanding<WG3563> also<WG2532>: I will sing<WG5567> with the spirit<WG4151>, and<WG1161> I will sing<WG5567> with the understanding<WG3563> also<WG2532>.


btext:
Else<WG1893> when<WG1437> thou shalt bless<WG2127> with the spirit<WG4151>, how<WG4459> shall he that occupieth<WG378> the room<WG5117> of the unlearned<WG2399> say<WG2046> Amen<WG281> at<WG1909> thy<WG4674> giving of thanks<WG2169>, seeing<WG1894> he understandeth<WG1492> not<WG3756> what<WG5101> thou sayest<WG3004>?


btext:
For<WG1063> thou<WG4771> verily<WG3303> givest thanks<WG2168> well<WG2573>, but<WG235> the other<WG2087> is<WG3618> not<WG3756> edified<WG3618>.


btext:
I thank<WG2168> my<WG3450> God<WG2316>, I speak<WG2980> with tongues<WG1100> more than<WG3123> ye<WG5216> all<WG3956>:


btext:
Yet<WG235> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577> I had rather<WG2309> speak<WG2980> five<WG4002> words<WG3056> with<WG1223> my<WG3450> understanding<WG3563>, that<WG2443> by my voice I might teach<WG2727> others<WG243> also<WG2532>, than<WG2228> ten thousand<WG3463> words<WG3056> in<WG1722> an unknown tongue<WG1100>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, be<WG1096> not<WG3361> children<WG3813> in understanding<WG5424>: howbeit<WG235> in malice<WG2549> be ye children<WG3515>, but<WG1161> in understanding<WG5424> be<WG1096> men<WG5046>. / men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age


btext:
In<WG1722> the law<WG3551> it is written<WG1125><WG3754>, With<WG1722> men of other tongues<WG2084> and<WG2532> other<WG1722><WG2087> lips<WG5491> will I speak<WG2980> unto this<WG5129> people<WG2992>; and<WG2532> yet for all<WG3779> that will they<WG1522> not<WG3761> hear<WG1522> me<WG3450>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> tongues<WG1100> are<WG1526> for<WG1519> a sign<WG4592>, not<WG3756> to them that believe<WG4100>, but<WG235> to them that believe not<WG571>: but<WG1161> prophesying<WG4394> serveth not<WG3756> for them that believe not<WG571>, but<WG235> for them which believe<WG4100>.


btext:
If<WG1437> therefore<WG3767> the whole<WG3650> church<WG1577> be come together<WG4905> into<WG1909> one place<WG846>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> speak<WG2980> with tongues<WG1100>, and<WG1161> there come in<WG1525> those that are unlearned<WG2399>, or<WG2228> unbelievers<WG571>, will they<WG2046> not<WG3756> say<WG2046> that<WG3754> ye are mad<WG3105>?


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> all<WG3956> prophesy<WG4395>, and<WG1161> there come in<WG1525> one<WG5100> that believeth not<WG571>, or<WG2228> one unlearned<WG2399>, he is convinced<WG1651> of<WG5259> all<WG3956>, he is judged<WG350> of<WG5259> all<WG3956>:


btext:
And<WG2532> thus<WG3779> are<WG1096> the secrets<WG2927> of his<WG846> heart<WG2588> made<WG1096> manifest<WG5318>; and<WG2532> so<WG3779> falling down<WG4098> on<WG1909> his face<WG4383> he will worship<WG4352> God<WG2316>, and report<WG518> that<WG3754> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> of a truth<WG3689>.


btext:
How<WG5101> is it<WG2076> then<WG3767>, brethren<WG80>? when<WG3752> ye come together<WG4905>, every one<WG1538> of you<WG5216> hath<WG2192> a psalm<WG5568>, hath<WG2192> a doctrine<WG1322>, hath<WG2192> a tongue<WG1100>, hath<WG2192> a revelation<WG602>, hath<WG2192> an interpretation<WG2058>. Let<WG1096> all things<WG3956> be done<WG1096> unto<WG4314> edifying<WG3619>.


btext:
If<WG1535> any man<WG5100> speak<WG2980> in an unknown tongue<WG1100>, let it be by<WG2596> two<WG1417>, or<WG2228> at the most<WG4118> by three<WG5140>, and<WG2532> that by<WG303> course<WG3313>; and<WG2532> let<WG1329> one<WG1520> interpret<WG1329>. / two…: by two or three sentences separately


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG3362> there be<WG5600> no<WG3362> interpreter<WG1328>, let him keep silence<WG4601> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577>; and<WG1161> let him speak<WG2980> to himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> to God<WG2316>.


btext:
<WG1161> Let<WG2980> the prophets<WG4396> speak<WG2980> two<WG1417> or<WG2228> three<WG5140>, and<WG2532> let<WG1252> the other<WG243> judge<WG1252>.


btext:
If<WG1161><WG1437> any thing be revealed<WG601> to another<WG243> that sitteth by<WG2521>, let<WG4601> the first<WG4413> hold his peace<WG4601>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye may<WG1410> all<WG3956> prophesy<WG4395> one by one<WG2596><WG1520>, that<WG2443> all<WG3956> may learn<WG3129>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> may be comforted<WG3870>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the spirits<WG4151> of the prophets<WG4396> are subject<WG5293> to the prophets<WG4396>.


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> the author of confusion<WG181>, but<WG235> of peace<WG1515>, as<WG5613> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> churches<WG1577> of the saints<WG40>. / confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness


btext:
Let<WG4601> your<WG5216> women<WG1135> keep silence<WG4601> in<WG1722> the churches<WG1577>: for<WG1063> it is<WG2010> not<WG3756> permitted<WG2010> unto them<WG846> to speak<WG2980>; but<WG235> they are commanded to be under obedience<WG5293>, as<WG2531> also<WG2532> saith<WG3004> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> they will<WG2309> learn<WG3129> any thing<WG5100>, let them ask<WG1905> their<WG2398> husbands<WG435> at<WG1722> home<WG3624>: for<WG1063> it is<WG2076> a shame<WG149> for women<WG1135> to speak<WG2980> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577>.


btext:
What<WG2228>? came<WG1831> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> out<WG1831> from<WG575> you<WG5216>? or<WG2228> came it<WG2658> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209> only<WG3441>?


btext:
If any man<WG1536> think himself<WG1380> to be<WG1511> a prophet<WG4396>, or<WG2228> spiritual<WG4152>, let him acknowledge<WG1921> that<WG3754> the things<WG3739> that I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> are<WG1526> the commandments<WG1785> of the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620>, brethren<WG80>, covet<WG2206> to prophesy<WG4395>, and<WG2532> forbid<WG2967> not<WG3361> to speak<WG2980> with tongues<WG1100>.


btext:
Let<WG1096> all things<WG3956> be done<WG1096> decently<WG2156> and<WG2532> in<WG2596> order<WG5010>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161>, brethren<WG80>, I declare<WG1107> unto you<WG5213> the gospel<WG2098> which<WG3739> I preached<WG2097> unto you<WG5213>, which<WG3739> also<WG2532> ye have received<WG3880>, and<WG2532> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> ye stand<WG2476>;


btext:
By<WG1223> which<WG3739> also<WG2532> ye are saved<WG4982>, if<WG1487> ye keep<WG2722> in memory what<WG5101><WG3056> I preached<WG2097> unto you<WG5213>, unless<WG1622><WG1508> ye have believed<WG4100> in vain<WG1500>. / keep…: or, hold fast / what: Gr. by what speech


btext:
For<WG1063> I delivered<WG3860> unto you<WG5213> first of all<WG1722><WG4413> that which<WG3739> I<WG3880> also<WG2532> received<WG3880>, how<WG3754> that Christ<WG5547> died<WG599> for<WG5228> our<WG2257> sins<WG266> according<WG2596> to the scriptures<WG1124>;


btext:
And<WG2532> that<WG3754> he was buried<WG2290>, and<WG2532> that<WG3754> he rose again<WG1453> the third<WG5154> day<WG2250> according<WG2596> to the scriptures<WG1124>:


btext:
After that<WG1899>, he was seen<WG3700> of above<WG1883> five hundred<WG4001> brethren<WG80> at once<WG2178>; of<WG1537> whom<WG3739> the greater part<WG4119> remain<WG3306> unto<WG2193> this present<WG737>, but<WG1161> some<WG5100><WG2532> are fallen asleep<WG2837>.


btext:
After that<WG1899>, he was seen<WG3700> of James<WG2385>; then<WG1534> of all<WG3956> the apostles<WG652>.


btext:
And<WG1161> last<WG2078> of all<WG3956> he was seen<WG3700> of me also<WG2504>, as<WG5619> of one born out of due time<WG1626>. / one…: or, an abortive


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> the least<WG1646> of the apostles<WG652>, that<WG3739> am<WG1510> not<WG3756> meet<WG2425> to be called<WG2564> an apostle<WG652>, because<WG1360> I persecuted<WG1377> the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> by the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> I am<WG1510> what<WG3739> I am<WG1510>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> grace<WG5485> which was bestowed upon<WG1519> me<WG1691> was<WG1096> not<WG3756> in vain<WG2756>; but<WG235> I laboured<WG2872> more abundantly<WG4054> than they<WG846> all<WG3956>: yet<WG1161> not<WG3756> I<WG1473>, but<WG235> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> was with<WG4862> me<WG1698>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> whether<WG1535> it were I<WG1473> or<WG1535> they<WG1565>, so<WG3779> we preach<WG2784>, and<WG2532> so<WG3779> ye believed<WG4100>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> if<WG1487> Christ<WG5547> be preached<WG2784> that<WG3754> he rose<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, how<WG4459> say<WG3004> some<WG5100> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> that<WG3754> there is<WG2076> no<WG3756> resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>?


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> there be<WG2076> no<WG3756> resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>, then<WG3761> is<WG1453> Christ<WG5547> not<WG3761> risen<WG1453>:


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> Christ<WG5547> be<WG1453> not<WG3756> risen<WG1453>, then<WG686> is our<WG2257> preaching<WG2782> vain<WG2756>, and<WG2532> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> is<WG1161> also<WG2532> vain<WG2756>.


btext:
Yea<WG1161>, and<WG2532> we are found<WG2147> false witnesses<WG5575> of God<WG2316>; because<WG3754> we have testified<WG3140> of<WG2596> God<WG2316> that<WG3754> he raised up<WG1453> Christ<WG5547>: whom<WG3739> he raised<WG1453> not<WG3756> up<WG1453>, if<WG1512> so be<WG686> that the dead<WG3498> rise<WG1453> not<WG3756>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the dead<WG3498> rise<WG1453> not<WG3756>, then is<WG1453> not<WG3761> Christ<WG5547> raised<WG1453>:


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> Christ<WG5547> be<WG1453> not<WG3756> raised<WG1453>, your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> is vain<WG3152>; ye are<WG2075> yet<WG2089> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> sins<WG266>.


btext:
Then<WG686> they also<WG2532> which are fallen asleep<WG2837> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> are perished<WG622>.


btext:
If<WG1487> in<WG1722> this<WG5026> life<WG2222> only<WG3440> we have hope<WG1679><WG2070> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, we are<WG2070> of all<WG3956> men<WG444> most miserable<WG1652>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> is<WG1453> Christ<WG5547> risen<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and become<WG1096> the firstfruits<WG536> of them that slept<WG2837>.


btext:
For<WG1063> since<WG1894> by<WG1223> man<WG444> came death<WG2288>, by<WG1223> man<WG444> came also<WG2532> the resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> in<WG1722> Adam<WG76> all<WG3956> die<WG599>, even<WG2532> so<WG3779> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> shall<WG2227> all<WG3956> be made alive<WG2227>.


btext:
But<WG1161> every man<WG1538> in<WG1722> his own<WG2398> order<WG5001>: Christ<WG5547> the firstfruits<WG536>; afterward<WG1899> they that are<WG3588> Christ's<WG5547> at<WG1722> his<WG846> coming<WG3952>.


btext:
Then<WG1534> cometh the end<WG5056>, when<WG3752> he shall have delivered up<WG3860> the kingdom<WG932> to God<WG2316>, even<WG2532> the Father<WG3962>; when<WG3752> he shall have put down<WG2673> all<WG3956> rule<WG746> and<WG2532> all<WG3956> authority<WG1849> and<WG2532> power<WG1411>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he<WG846> must<WG1163> reign<WG936>, till<WG891><WG3739> he hath put<WG302><WG5087> all<WG3956> enemies<WG2190> under<WG5259> his<WG846> feet<WG4228>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he hath put<WG5293> all things<WG3956> under<WG5259> his<WG846> feet<WG4228>. But<WG1161> when<WG3752> he saith<WG2036><WG3754>, all things<WG3956> are put under<WG5293> him, it is manifest<WG1212> that<WG3754> he is excepted<WG1622>, which did put<WG5293> all things<WG3956> under<WG5293> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3752> all things<WG3956> shall be subdued<WG5293> unto him<WG846>, then<WG5119> shall<WG5293> the Son<WG5207> also<WG2532> himself<WG846> be subject<WG5293> unto him that put<WG5293> all things<WG3956> under<WG5293> him<WG846>, that<WG2443> God<WG2316> may be<WG5600> all<WG3956> in<WG1722> all<WG3956>.


btext:
Else<WG1893> what<WG5101> shall they do<WG4160> which are baptized<WG907> for<WG5228> the dead<WG3498>, if<WG1487> the dead<WG3498> rise<WG1453> not<WG3756> at all<WG3654>? why<WG5101><WG2532> are they then baptized<WG907> for<WG5228> the dead<WG3498>?


btext:
I protest by<WG3513> your<WG5212> rejoicing<WG2251><WG2746> which<WG3739> I have<WG2192> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>, I die<WG599> daily<WG2596><WG2250>. / your: some read, our


btext:
If<WG1487> after the manner<WG2596> of men<WG444> I have fought with beasts<WG2341> at<WG1722> Ephesus<WG2181>, what<WG5101> advantageth it<WG3786> me<WG3427>, if<WG1487> the dead<WG3498> rise<WG1453> not<WG3756>? let us eat<WG5315> and<WG2532> drink<WG4095>; for<WG1063> to morrow<WG839> we die<WG599>. / after…: or, to speak after the manner of men


btext:
Be<WG4105> not<WG3361> deceived<WG4105>: evil<WG2556> communications<WG3657> corrupt<WG5351> good<WG5543> manners<WG2239>.


btext:
Awake<WG1594> to righteousness<WG1346>, and<WG2532> sin<WG264> not<WG3361>; for<WG1063> some<WG5100> have<WG2192> not the knowledge<WG56> of God<WG2316>: I speak<WG3004> this to<WG4314> your<WG5213> shame<WG1791>.


btext:
But<WG235> some<WG5100> man will say<WG2046>, How<WG4459> are<WG1453> the dead<WG3498> raised up<WG1453>? and<WG1161> with what<WG4169> body<WG4983> do they come<WG2064>?


btext:
Thou fool<WG878>, that which<WG3739> thou<WG4771> sowest<WG4687> is<WG2227> not<WG3756> quickened<WG2227>, except<WG3362> it die<WG599>:


btext:
And<WG2532> that which<WG3739> thou sowest<WG4687>, thou sowest<WG4687> not<WG3756> that body<WG4983> that shall be<WG1096>, but<WG235> bare<WG1131> grain<WG2848>, it may chance<WG1487><WG5177> of wheat<WG4621>, or<WG2228> of some<WG5100> other<WG3062> grain:


btext:
But<WG1161> God<WG2316> giveth<WG1325> it<WG846> a body<WG4983> as<WG2531> it hath pleased him<WG2309>, and<WG2532> to every<WG1538> seed<WG4690> his own<WG2398> body<WG4983>.


btext:
All<WG3956> flesh<WG4561> is not<WG3756> the same<WG846> flesh<WG4561>: but<WG235><WG3303> there is one<WG243> kind of flesh<WG4561> of men<WG444><WG1161>, another<WG243> flesh<WG4561> of beasts<WG2934><WG1161>, another<WG243> of fishes<WG2486>, and<WG1161> another<WG243> of birds<WG4421>.


btext:
There are also<WG2532> celestial<WG2032> bodies<WG4983>, and<WG2532> bodies<WG4983> terrestrial<WG1919>: but<WG235><WG3303> the glory<WG1391> of the celestial<WG2032> is one<WG2087>, and<WG1161> the glory of the terrestrial<WG1919> is another<WG2087>.


btext:
There is one<WG243> glory<WG1391> of the sun<WG2246>, and<WG2532> another<WG243> glory<WG1391> of the moon<WG4582>, and<WG2532> another<WG243> glory<WG1391> of the stars<WG792>: for<WG1063> one star<WG792> differeth from<WG1308> another star<WG792> in<WG1722> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
So<WG3779> also<WG2532> is the resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>. It is sown<WG4687> in<WG1722> corruption<WG5356>; it is raised<WG1453> in<WG1722> incorruption<WG861>:


btext:
It is sown<WG4687> in<WG1722> dishonour<WG819>; it is raised<WG1453> in<WG1722> glory<WG1391>: it is sown<WG4687> in<WG1722> weakness<WG769>; it is raised<WG1453> in<WG1722> power<WG1411>:


btext:
It is sown<WG4687> a natural<WG5591> body<WG4983>; it is raised<WG1453> a spiritual<WG4152> body<WG4983>. There is<WG2076> a natural<WG5591> body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> there is<WG2076> a spiritual<WG4152> body<WG4983>.


btext:
And<WG2532> so<WG3779> it is written<WG1125>, The first<WG4413> man<WG444> Adam<WG76> was made<WG1096><WG1519> a living<WG2198> soul<WG5590>; the last<WG2078> Adam<WG76> was made<WG1519> a quickening<WG2227> spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG235> that was not<WG3756> first<WG4412> which is spiritual<WG4152>, but<WG235> that which is natural<WG5591>; and afterward<WG1899> that which is spiritual<WG4152>.


btext:
The first<WG4413> man<WG444> is of<WG1537> the earth<WG1093>, earthy<WG5517>: the second<WG1208> man<WG444> is the Lord<WG2962> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
As<WG3634> is the earthy<WG5517>, such<WG5108> are they also<WG2532> that are earthy<WG5517>: and<WG2532> as is<WG3634> the heavenly<WG2032>, such<WG5108> are they<WG2032> also<WG2532> that are heavenly<WG2032>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as<WG2531> we have borne<WG5409> the image<WG1504> of the earthy<WG5517>, we shall<WG5409> also<WG2532> bear<WG5409> the image<WG1504> of the heavenly<WG2032>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> this<WG5124> I say<WG5346>, brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> blood<WG129> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> inherit<WG2816> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>; neither<WG3761> doth<WG2816> corruption<WG5356> inherit<WG2816> incorruption<WG861>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, I shew<WG3004> you<WG5213> a mystery<WG3466>; We shall<WG2837> not<WG3756> all<WG3956><WG3303> sleep<WG2837>, but<WG1161> we shall<WG236> all<WG3956> be changed<WG236>,


btext:
In<WG1722> a moment<WG823>, in<WG1722> the twinkling<WG4493> of an eye<WG3788>, at<WG1722> the last<WG2078> trump<WG4536>: for<WG1063> the trumpet shall sound<WG4537>, and<WG2532> the dead<WG3498> shall be raised<WG1453> incorruptible<WG862>, and<WG2532> we<WG2249> shall be changed<WG236>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> corruptible<WG5349> must<WG1163> put on<WG1746> incorruption<WG861>, and<WG2532> this<WG5124> mortal<WG2349> must put on<WG1746> immortality<WG110>.


btext:
So<WG1161> when<WG3752> this<WG5124> corruptible<WG5349> shall have put on<WG1746> incorruption<WG861>, and<WG2532> this<WG5124> mortal<WG2349> shall have put on<WG1746> immortality<WG110>, then<WG5119> shall be brought to pass<WG1096> the saying<WG3056> that is written<WG1125>, Death<WG2288> is swallowed up<WG2666> in<WG1519> victory<WG3534>.


btext:
O death<WG2288>, where<WG4226> is thy<WG4675> sting<WG2759>? O grave<WG86>, where<WG4226> is thy<WG4675> victory<WG3534>? / grave: or, hell


btext:
<WG1161> The sting<WG2759> of death<WG2288> is sin<WG266>; and<WG1161> the strength<WG1411> of sin<WG266> is the law<WG3551>.


btext:
But<WG1161> thanks<WG5485> be to God<WG2316>, which<WG3588> giveth<WG1325> us<WG2254> the victory<WG3534> through<WG1223> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Therefore<WG5620>, my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> brethren<WG80>, be ye<WG1096> stedfast<WG1476>, unmoveable<WG277>, always<WG3842> abounding<WG4052> in<WG1722> the work<WG2041> of the Lord<WG2962>, forasmuch as ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> your<WG5216> labour<WG2873> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> in vain<WG2756> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> concerning<WG4012> the collection<WG3048> for<WG1519> the saints<WG40>, as<WG5618> I have given order<WG1299> to the churches<WG1577> of Galatia<WG1053>, even<WG2532> so<WG3779> do<WG4160> ye<WG5210>.


btext:
Upon<WG2596> the first<WG3391> day of the week<WG4521> let<WG5087> every one<WG1538> of you<WG5216> lay<WG5087> by<WG3844> him<WG1438> in store<WG2343>, as<WG3748><WG302> God hath prospered him<WG2137>, that<WG3363> there be<WG1096> no<WG3363> gatherings<WG3048><WG5119> when<WG3752> I come<WG2064>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3752> I come<WG3854>, whomsoever<WG3739><WG1437> ye shall approve<WG1381> by<WG1223> your letters<WG1992>, them<WG5128> will I send<WG3992> to bring<WG667> your<WG5216> liberality<WG5485> unto<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2419>. / liberality: Gr. gift


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1437> it be<WG5600> meet<WG514> that I go<WG4198> also<WG2504>, they shall go<WG4198> with<WG4862> me<WG1698>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I will come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, when<WG3752> I shall pass through<WG1330> Macedonia<WG3109>: for<WG1063> I do pass through<WG1330> Macedonia<WG3109>.


btext:
And<WG1161> it may be<WG5177> that I will abide<WG3887>, yea<WG2228>, and<WG2532> winter<WG3914> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>, that<WG2443> ye<WG5210> may bring<WG4311> me<WG3165> on my journey<WG4311> whithersoever<WG3757><WG1437> I go<WG4198>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I will<WG2309> not<WG3756> see<WG1492> you<WG5209> now<WG737> by<WG1722> the way<WG3938>; but<WG1161> I trust<WG1679> to tarry<WG1961> a while<WG5100><WG5550> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>, if<WG1437> the Lord<WG2962> permit<WG2010>.


btext:
For<WG1063> a great<WG3173> door<WG2374> and<WG2532> effectual<WG1756> is opened<WG455> unto me<WG3427>, and<WG2532> there are many<WG4183> adversaries<WG480>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> if<WG1437> Timotheus<WG5095> come<WG2064>, see<WG991> that<WG2443> he may be<WG1096> with<WG4314> you<WG5209> without fear<WG870>: for<WG1063> he worketh<WG2038> the work<WG2041> of the Lord<WG2962>, as<WG5613> I<WG1473> also<WG2532> do.


btext:
Let<WG1848> no<WG3361> man<WG5100> therefore<WG3767> despise<WG1848> him<WG846>: but<WG1161> conduct<WG4311> him<WG846> forth<WG4311> in<WG1722> peace<WG1515>, that<WG2443> he may come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>: for<WG1063> I look for<WG1551> him<WG846> with<WG3326> the brethren<WG80>.


btext:
As<WG1161> touching<WG4012> our brother<WG80> Apollos<WG625>, I<WG3870> greatly<WG4183> desired<WG3870> him<WG846> to<WG2443> come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> with<WG3326> the brethren<WG80>: but<WG2532> his will<WG2307> was<WG2258> not<WG3756> at all<WG3843> to<WG2443> come<WG2064> at this<WG3568> time; but<WG1161> he will come<WG2064> when<WG3752> he shall have convenient time<WG2119>.


btext:
Watch ye<WG1127>, stand fast<WG4739> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102>, quit you like men<WG407>, be strong<WG2901>.


btext:
<WG1161> I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, (ye know<WG1492> the house<WG3614> of Stephanas<WG4734>, that<WG3754> it is<WG2076> the firstfruits<WG536> of Achaia<WG882>, and<WG2532> that they have addicted<WG5021> themselves<WG1438> to<WG1519> the ministry<WG1248> of the saints<WG40>,)


btext:
<WG2532> That<WG2443> ye<WG5210> submit yourselves<WG5293> unto such<WG5108>, and<WG2532> to every one<WG3956> that helpeth<WG4903> with us, and<WG2532> laboureth<WG2872>.


btext:
<WG1161> I am glad<WG5463> of<WG1909> the coming<WG3952> of Stephanas<WG4734> and<WG2532> Fortunatus<WG5415> and<WG2532> Achaicus<WG883>: for that<WG3754> which was lacking<WG5303> on your part<WG5216> they<WG3778> have supplied<WG378>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they have refreshed<WG373> my<WG1699> spirit<WG4151> and<WG2532> yours<WG5216>: therefore<WG3767> acknowledge ye<WG1921> them that are such<WG5108>.


btext:
The churches<WG1577> of Asia<WG773> salute<WG782> you<WG5209>. Aquila<WG207> and<WG2532> Priscilla<WG4252> salute<WG782> you<WG5209> much<WG4183> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, with<WG4862> the church<WG1577> that is in<WG2596> their<WG846> house<WG3624>.


btext:
All<WG3956> the brethren<WG80> greet<WG782> you<WG5209>. Greet ye<WG782> one another<WG240> with<WG1722> an holy<WG40> kiss<WG5370>.


btext:
If any man<WG1536> love<WG5368> not<WG3756> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, let him be<WG2277> Anathema<WG331> Maranatha<WG3134>.


btext:
My<WG3450> love<WG26> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>. Amen<WG281>.  / The first <i>epistle</i> to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> by<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> Timothy<WG5095> our brother<WG80>, unto the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> is<WG5607> at<WG1722> Corinth<WG2882>, with<WG4862> all<WG3956> the saints<WG40> which<WG3588> are<WG5607> in<WG1722> all<WG3650> Achaia<WG882>:


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be to you<WG5213> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515> from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> from the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Blessed<WG2128> be God<WG2316>, even<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, the Father<WG3962> of mercies<WG3628>, and<WG2532> the God<WG2316> of all<WG3956> comfort<WG3874>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> comforteth<WG3870> us<WG2248> in<WG1909> all<WG3956> our<WG2257> tribulation<WG2347>, that<WG1519> we<WG2248> may be able<WG1410> to comfort<WG3870> them which are in<WG1722> any<WG3956> trouble<WG2347>, by<WG1223> the comfort<WG3874> wherewith<WG3739> we<WG3870> ourselves<WG846> are comforted<WG3870> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG3754> as<WG2531> the sufferings<WG3804> of Christ<WG5547> abound<WG4052> in<WG1519> us<WG2248>, so<WG3779> our<WG2257> consolation<WG3874> also<WG2532> aboundeth<WG4052> by<WG1223> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
And<WG1161> whether<WG1535> we be afflicted<WG2346>, it is for<WG5228> your<WG5216> consolation<WG3874> and<WG2532> salvation<WG4991>, which<WG3588> is effectual<WG1754> in<WG1722> the enduring<WG5281> of the same<WG846> sufferings<WG3804> which<WG3739> we<WG2249> also<WG2532> suffer<WG3958>: or whether<WG1535> we be comforted<WG3870>, it is for<WG5228> your<WG5216> consolation<WG3874> and<WG2532> salvation<WG4991>. / is effectual: or, is wrought


btext:
And<WG2532> our<WG2257> hope<WG1680> of<WG5228> you<WG5216> is stedfast<WG949>, knowing<WG1492>, that<WG3754> as<WG5618> ye are<WG2075> partakers<WG2844> of the sufferings<WG3804>, so<WG3779> shall ye be also<WG2532> of the consolation<WG3874>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we would<WG2309> not<WG3756>, brethren<WG80>, have<WG50> you<WG5209> ignorant<WG50> of<WG5228> our<WG2257> trouble<WG2347> which<WG3588> came<WG1096> to us<WG2254> in<WG1722> Asia<WG773>, that<WG3754> we were pressed<WG2596> out<WG916> of measure<WG5236>, above<WG5228> strength<WG1411>, insomuch<WG5620> that we<WG2248> despaired<WG1820> even<WG2532> of life<WG2198>:


btext:
But<WG235><WG846> we had<WG2192> the sentence<WG610> of death<WG2288> in<WG1722> ourselves<WG1438>, that<WG3363> we should<WG3982> not<WG3363> trust<WG3982> in<WG1909> ourselves<WG1438><WG5600>, but<WG235> in<WG1909> God<WG2316> which<WG3588> raiseth<WG1453> the dead<WG3498>: / sentence: or, answer


btext:
Who<WG3739> delivered<WG4506> us<WG2248> from<WG1537> so great<WG5082> a death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> doth deliver<WG4506>: in<WG1519> whom<WG3739> we trust<WG1679> that<WG3754> he will<WG4506><WG2532> yet<WG2089> deliver<WG4506> us;


btext:
Ye<WG5216> also<WG2532> helping together<WG4943> by prayer<WG1162> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>, that<WG2443> for the gift<WG5486> bestowed upon<WG1519> us<WG2248> by<WG1537> the means of many<WG4183> persons<WG4383> thanks may be<WG2168> given<WG5228> by<WG1223> many<WG4183> on our behalf<WG2257>.


btext:
For<WG1063> our<WG2257> rejoicing<WG2746> is<WG2076> this<WG3778>, the testimony<WG3142> of our<WG2257> conscience<WG4893>, that<WG3754> in<WG1722> simplicity<WG572> and<WG2532> godly<WG2316> sincerity<WG1505>, not<WG3756> with<WG1722> fleshly<WG4559> wisdom<WG4678>, but<WG235> by<WG1722> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316>, we have had our conversation<WG390> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>, and<WG1161> more abundantly<WG4056> to<WG4314> you-ward<WG5209>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we write<WG1125> none<WG3756> other things<WG243> unto you<WG5213>, than<WG235><WG2228> what<WG3739> ye read<WG314> or<WG2228><WG2532> acknowledge<WG1921>; and<WG1161> I trust<WG1679><WG3754> ye shall acknowledge<WG1921> even<WG2532> to<WG2193> the end<WG5056>;


btext:
As<WG2531> also<WG2532> ye have acknowledged<WG1921> us<WG2248> in<WG575> part<WG3313>, that<WG3754> we are<WG2070> your<WG5216> rejoicing<WG2745>, even as<WG2509> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> are ours<WG2257> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
And<WG2532> in this<WG5026> confidence<WG4006> I was minded<WG1014> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> before<WG4386>, that<WG2443> ye might have<WG2192> a second<WG1208> benefit<WG5485>; / benefit: or, grace


btext:
And<WG2532> to pass<WG1330> by<WG1223> you<WG5216> into<WG1519> Macedonia<WG3109>, and<WG2532> to come<WG2064> again<WG3825> out of<WG575> Macedonia<WG3109> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> of<WG5259> you<WG5216> to be brought on my way<WG4311> toward<WG1519> Judaea<WG2449>.


btext:
When I<WG1011> therefore<WG3767> was<WG1011> thus<WG5124> minded<WG1011>, did I use<WG3385><WG686><WG5530> lightness<WG1644>? or<WG2228> the things that<WG3739> I purpose<WG1011>, do I purpose<WG1011> according<WG2596> to the flesh<WG4561>, that<WG2443> with<WG3844> me<WG1698> there should be<WG5600> yea<WG3483> yea<WG3483>, and<WG2532> nay<WG3756> nay<WG3756>?


btext:
But<WG1161> as God<WG2316> is true<WG4103><WG3754>, our<WG2257> word<WG3056> toward<WG4314> you<WG5209> was<WG1096> not<WG3756> yea<WG3483> and<WG2532> nay<WG3756>. / word: or, preaching


btext:
For<WG1063> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3588> was preached<WG2784> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> by<WG1223> us<WG2257>, even by<WG1223> me<WG1700> and<WG2532> Silvanus<WG4610> and<WG2532> Timotheus<WG5095>, was<WG1096> not<WG3756> yea<WG3483> and<WG2532> nay<WG3756>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> him<WG846> was<WG1096> yea<WG3483>.


btext:
For<WG1063> all<WG3745> the promises<WG1860> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> him<WG846> are yea<WG3483>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> him<WG846> Amen<WG281>, unto<WG4314> the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316> by<WG1223> us<WG2257>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> he which stablisheth<WG950> us<WG2248> with<WG4862> you<WG5213> in<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> hath anointed<WG5548> us<WG2248>, is God<WG2316>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> hath<WG4972> also<WG2532> sealed<WG4972> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> given<WG1325> the earnest<WG728> of the Spirit<WG4151> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161> I<WG1473> call<WG1941> God<WG2316> for a record<WG3144> upon<WG1909> my<WG1699> soul<WG5590>, that<WG3754> to spare<WG5339> you<WG5216> I came<WG2064> not as yet<WG3765> unto<WG1519> Corinth<WG2882>.


btext:
Not<WG3756> for that<WG3754> we have dominion over<WG2961> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>, but<WG235> are<WG2070> helpers<WG4904> of your<WG5216> joy<WG5479>: for<WG1063> by faith<WG4102> ye stand<WG2476>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I determined<WG2919> this<WG5124> with myself<WG1683>, that I would<WG2064> not<WG3361> come<WG2064> again<WG3825> to<WG4314> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> heaviness<WG3077>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> I<WG1473> make<WG3076> you<WG5209> sorry<WG3076>, who<WG5101> is he<WG2076> then<WG2532> that maketh<WG2165> me<WG3165> glad<WG2165>, but<WG1508> the same which is made sorry<WG3076> by<WG1537> me<WG1700>?


btext:
And<WG2532> I wrote<WG1125> this<WG5124> same<WG846> unto you<WG5213>, lest<WG3363>, when I came<WG2064>, I should have<WG2192> sorrow<WG3077> from<WG575> them of whom<WG3739> I<WG3165> ought<WG1163> to rejoice<WG5463>; having confidence<WG3982> in<WG1909> you<WG5209> all<WG3956>, that<WG3754> my<WG1699> joy<WG5479> is<WG2076> the joy of you<WG5216> all<WG3956>.


btext:
For<WG1063> out of<WG1537> much<WG4183> affliction<WG2347> and<WG2532> anguish<WG4928> of heart<WG2588> I wrote<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> with<WG1223> many<WG4183> tears<WG1144>; not<WG3756> that<WG2443> ye should be grieved<WG3076>, but<WG235> that<WG2443> ye might know<WG1097> the love<WG26> which<WG3739> I have<WG2192> more abundantly<WG4056> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if any<WG1536> have caused grief<WG3076>, he hath<WG3076> not<WG3756> grieved<WG3076> me<WG1691>, but<WG235> in<WG575> part<WG3313>: that<WG3363> I may<WG1912> not<WG3363> overcharge<WG1912> you<WG5209> all<WG3956>.


btext:
Sufficient<WG2425> to such a man<WG5108> is this<WG3778> punishment<WG2009>, which<WG3588> was inflicted of<WG5259> many<WG4119>. / punishment: or, censure


btext:
So<WG5620> that contrariwise<WG5121> ye<WG5209> ought rather<WG3123> to forgive<WG5483> him, and<WG2532> comfort<WG3870> him, lest<WG3381> perhaps<WG4458> such a one<WG5108> should be swallowed up<WG2666> with overmuch<WG4055> sorrow<WG3077>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209> that ye would confirm<WG2964> your love<WG26> toward<WG1519> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> to<WG1519> this end<WG5124> also<WG2532> did I write<WG1125>, that<WG2443> I might know<WG1097> the proof<WG1382> of you<WG5216>, whether<WG1487> ye be<WG2075> obedient<WG5255> in<WG1519> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
<WG1161> To whom<WG3739> ye forgive<WG5483> any thing<WG5100>, I<WG1473> forgive also<WG2532>: for<WG2532><WG1063> if I<WG1473> forgave<WG5483> any thing<WG1536>, to whom<WG3739> I forgave<WG5483> it, for your sakes<WG1223><WG5209> forgave I it in<WG1722> the person<WG4383> of Christ<WG5547>; / person: or, sight / in the person: or, in the sight


btext:
Lest<WG3363> Satan<WG5259><WG4567> should get an advantage of us<WG4122>: for<WG1063> we are not<WG3756> ignorant<WG50> of his<WG846> devices<WG3540>.


btext:
Furthermore<WG1161>, when I came<WG2064> to<WG1519> Troas<WG5174> to<WG1519> preach Christ's<WG5547> gospel<WG2098>, and<WG2532> a door<WG2374> was opened<WG455> unto me<WG3427> of<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>,


btext:
I had<WG2192> no<WG3756> rest<WG425> in my<WG3450> spirit<WG4151>, because I<WG3165> found<WG2147> not<WG3361> Titus<WG5103> my<WG3450> brother<WG80>: but<WG235> taking my leave<WG657> of them<WG846>, I went from thence<WG1831> into<WG1519> Macedonia<WG3109>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> thanks<WG5485> be unto God<WG2316>, which always<WG3842> causeth<WG2358> us<WG2248> to triumph<WG2358> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> maketh manifest<WG5319> the savour<WG3744> of his<WG846> knowledge<WG1108> by<WG1223> us<WG2257> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> place<WG5117>.


btext:
For<WG3754> we are<WG2070> unto God<WG2316> a sweet savour<WG2175> of Christ<WG5547>, in<WG1722> them that are saved<WG4982>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> them that perish<WG622>:


btext:
To<WG3739> the one<WG3303> we are the savour<WG3744> of death<WG2288> unto<WG1519> death<WG2288>; and<WG1161> to the other<WG3739> the savour<WG3744> of life<WG2222> unto<WG1519> life<WG2222>. And<WG2532> who<WG5101> is sufficient<WG2425> for<WG4314> these things<WG5023>?


btext:
For<WG1063> we are<WG2070> not<WG3756> as<WG5613> many<WG4183>, which corrupt<WG2585> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>: but<WG235> as<WG5613> of<WG1537> sincerity<WG1505>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, in the sight<WG2714> of God<WG2316> speak we<WG2980> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>. / corrupt: or, deal deceitfully with / in Christ: or, of Christ


btext:
Do we begin<WG756> again<WG3825> to commend<WG4921> ourselves<WG1438>? or<WG1508> need we<WG5535>, as<WG5613> some<WG5100> others, epistles<WG1992> of commendation<WG4956> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>, or<WG2228> letters of commendation<WG4956> from<WG1537> you<WG5216>?


btext:
Ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> our<WG2257> epistle<WG1992> written<WG1449> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588>, known<WG1097> and<WG2532> read<WG314> of<WG5259> all<WG3956> men<WG444>:


btext:
Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared<WG5319> to<WG3754> be<WG2075> the epistle<WG1992> of Christ<WG5547> ministered<WG1247> by<WG5259> us<WG2257>, written<WG1449> not<WG3756> with ink<WG3188>, but<WG235> with the Spirit<WG4151> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>; not<WG3756> in<WG1722> tables<WG4109> of stone<WG3035>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> fleshy<WG4560> tables<WG4109> of the heart<WG2588>.


btext:
And<WG1161> such<WG5108> trust<WG4006> have we<WG2192> through<WG1223> Christ<WG5547> to<WG4314> God-ward<WG2316>:


btext:
Not<WG3756> that<WG3754> we are<WG2070> sufficient<WG2425> of<WG575> ourselves<WG1438> to think<WG3049> any thing<WG5100> as<WG5613> of<WG1537> ourselves<WG1438>; but<WG235> our<WG2257> sufficiency<WG2426> is of<WG1537> God<WG2316>;


btext:
Who<WG3739> also<WG2532> hath made<WG2427> us<WG2248> able<WG2427> ministers<WG1249> of the new<WG2537> testament<WG1242>; not<WG3756> of the letter<WG1121>, but<WG235> of the spirit<WG4151>: for<WG1063> the letter<WG1121> killeth<WG615>, but<WG1161> the spirit<WG4151> giveth life<WG2227>. / giveth life: or, quickeneth


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> the ministration<WG1248> of death<WG2288>, written<WG1722><WG1121> and engraven<WG1795> in<WG1722> stones<WG3037>, was<WG1096> glorious<WG1722><WG1391>, so<WG5620> that the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474> could<WG1410> not<WG3361> stedfastly behold<WG816> the face<WG1519><WG4383> of Moses<WG3475> for<WG1223> the glory<WG1391> of his<WG846> countenance<WG4383>; which<WG3588> glory was to be done away<WG2673>:


btext:
How<WG4459> shall<WG1248> not<WG3780> the ministration<WG1248> of the spirit<WG4151> be<WG2071> rather<WG3123><WG1722> glorious<WG1391>?


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the ministration<WG1248> of condemnation<WG2633> be glory<WG1391>, much<WG4183> more<WG3123> doth the ministration<WG1248> of righteousness<WG1343> exceed<WG4052> in<WG1722> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
For<WG1063> even<WG2532> that which was made glorious<WG1392> had no<WG3761> glory<WG1392> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> respect<WG3313>, by reason<WG1752> of the glory<WG1391> that excelleth<WG5235>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> that which is done away<WG2673> was glorious<WG1223><WG1391>, much<WG4183> more<WG3123> that which remaineth<WG3306> is glorious<WG1722><WG1391>.


btext:
Seeing then<WG3767> that we have<WG2192> such<WG5108> hope<WG1680>, we use<WG5530> great<WG4183> plainness of speech<WG3954>: / plainness: or, boldness


btext:
And<WG2532> not<WG3756> as<WG2509> Moses<WG3475>, which put<WG5087> a vail<WG2571> over<WG1909> his<WG1438> face<WG4383>, that<WG4314> the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474> could<WG816> not<WG3361> stedfastly look<WG816> to<WG1519> the end<WG5056> of that which is abolished<WG2673>:


btext:
But<WG235> their<WG846> minds<WG3540> were blinded<WG4456>: for<WG1063> until<WG891> this day<WG4594> remaineth<WG3306> the same<WG846> vail<WG2571> untaken<WG3361> away<WG343> in<WG1909> the reading<WG320> of the old<WG3820> testament<WG1242>; which<WG3748> vail is done away<WG2673> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG235> even<WG2193> unto this day<WG4594>, when<WG2259> Moses<WG3475> is read<WG314>, the vail<WG2571> is upon<WG2749><WG1909> their<WG846> heart<WG2588>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1161> when<WG2259> it<WG302> shall turn<WG1994> to<WG4314> the Lord<WG2962>, the vail<WG2571> shall be taken away<WG4014>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> is<WG2076> that Spirit<WG4151>: and<WG1161> where<WG3757> the Spirit<WG4151> of the Lord<WG2962> is, there<WG1563> is liberty<WG1657>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we<WG2249> all<WG3956>, with open<WG343> face<WG4383> beholding as in a glass<WG2734> the glory<WG1391> of the Lord<WG2962>, are changed<WG3339> into the same<WG846> image<WG1504> from<WG575> glory<WG1391> to<WG1519> glory<WG1391>, even as<WG2509> by<WG575> the Spirit<WG4151> of the Lord<WG2962>. / by the…: or, of the Lord the Spirit


btext:
Therefore seeing<WG1223><WG5124> we have<WG2192> this<WG5026> ministry<WG1248>, as<WG2531> we have received mercy<WG1653>, we faint<WG1573> not<WG3756>;


btext:
But<WG235> have renounced<WG550> the hidden things<WG2927> of dishonesty<WG152>, not<WG3361> walking<WG4043> in<WG1722> craftiness<WG3834>, nor<WG3366> handling<WG1389> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> deceitfully<WG1389>; but<WG235> by manifestation<WG5321> of the truth<WG225> commending<WG4921> ourselves<WG1438> to<WG4314> every<WG3956> man's<WG444> conscience<WG4893> in the sight<WG1799> of God<WG2316>. / dishonesty: Gr. shame


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1499> our<WG2257> gospel<WG2098> be<WG2076> hid<WG2572>, it is<WG2076> hid<WG2572> to<WG1722> them that are lost<WG622>:


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> the god<WG2316> of this<WG5127> world<WG165> hath blinded<WG5186> the minds<WG3540> of them which believe not<WG571>, lest<WG1519><WG3361> the light<WG5462> of the glorious<WG1391> gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the image<WG1504> of God<WG2316>, should shine<WG826> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we preach<WG2784> not<WG3756> ourselves<WG1438>, but<WG235> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> the Lord<WG2962>; and<WG1161> ourselves<WG1438> your<WG5216> servants<WG1401> for<WG1223> Jesus'<WG2424> sake<WG1223>.


btext:
For<WG3754> God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> commanded<WG2036> the light<WG5457> to shine<WG2989> out of<WG1537> darkness<WG4655><WG3739>, hath shined<WG2989> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588>, to<WG4314> give the light<WG5462> of the knowledge<WG1108> of the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> the face<WG4383> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>. / hath: Gr. is he who hath


btext:
But<WG1161> we have<WG2192> this<WG5126> treasure<WG2344> in<WG1722> earthen<WG3749> vessels<WG4632>, that<WG2443> the excellency<WG5236> of the power<WG1411> may be<WG5600> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> of<WG1537> us<WG2257>.


btext:
We are troubled<WG2346> on<WG1722> every side<WG3956>, yet<WG235> not<WG3756> distressed<WG4729>; we are perplexed<WG639>, but<WG235> not<WG3756> in despair<WG1820>; / in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means


btext:
Persecuted<WG1377>, but<WG235> not<WG3756> forsaken<WG1459>; cast down<WG2598>, but<WG235> not<WG3756> destroyed<WG622>;


btext:
Always<WG3842> bearing about<WG4064> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983> the dying<WG3500> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, that<WG2443> the life<WG2222> also<WG2532> of Jesus<WG2424> might be made manifest<WG5319> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> body<WG4983>.


btext:
For we<WG2249> which<WG3588> live<WG2198> are<WG3860> alway<WG104><WG1063> delivered<WG3860> unto<WG1519> death<WG2288> for<WG1223> Jesus'<WG2424> sake<WG1223>, that<WG2443> the life<WG2222> also<WG2532> of Jesus<WG2424> might be made manifest<WG5319> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> mortal<WG2349> flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
So<WG5620> then<WG3303> death<WG2288> worketh<WG1754> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, but<WG1161> life<WG2222> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>.


btext:
<WG1161> We having<WG2192> the same<WG846> spirit<WG4151> of faith<WG4102>, according as<WG2596> it is written<WG1125>, I believed<WG4100>, and therefore<WG1352> have I spoken<WG2980>; we<WG2249> also<WG2532> believe<WG4100>, and<WG2532> therefore<WG1352> speak<WG2980>;


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> he which raised up<WG1453> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> shall raise up<WG1453> us<WG2248> also<WG2532> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> shall present<WG3936> us with<WG4862> you<WG5213>.


btext:
For<WG1063> all things<WG3956> are for<WG1223> your<WG5209> sakes<WG1223>, that<WG2443> the abundant<WG4121> grace<WG5485> might<WG4052> through<WG1223> the thanksgiving<WG2169> of many<WG4119> redound<WG4052> to<WG1519> the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For which cause<WG1352> we faint<WG1573> not<WG3756>; but<WG235> though<WG1499> our<WG2257> outward<WG1854> man<WG444> perish<WG1311>, yet<WG235> the inward<WG2081> man is renewed<WG341> day<WG2250> by<WG2532> day<WG2250>.


btext:
For<WG1063> our<WG2257> light<WG1645> affliction<WG2347>, which<WG3588> is but for a moment<WG3910>, worketh<WG2716> for us<WG2254> a far<WG2596><WG5236> more exceeding<WG1519><WG5236> and eternal<WG166> weight<WG922> of glory<WG1391>;


btext:
While<WG4648> we<WG2257> look<WG4648> not<WG3361> at<WG4648> the things which are seen<WG991>, but<WG235> at the things which are<WG991> not<WG3361> seen<WG991>: for<WG1063> the things which are seen<WG991> are temporal<WG4340>; but<WG1161> the things which are<WG991> not<WG3361> seen<WG991> are eternal<WG166>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> if<WG1437> our<WG2257> earthly<WG1919> house<WG3614> of this tabernacle<WG4636> were dissolved<WG2647>, we have<WG2192> a building<WG3619> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, an house<WG3614> not made with hands<WG886>, eternal<WG166> in<WG1722> the heavens<WG3772>.


btext:
For<WG2532><WG1063> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> we groan<WG4727>, earnestly desiring<WG1971> to be clothed upon<WG1902> with our<WG2257> house<WG3613> which<WG3588> is from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>:


btext:
If<WG1489> so<WG2532> be that being clothed<WG1746> we shall<WG2147> not<WG3756> be found<WG2147> naked<WG1131>.


btext:
For<WG2532><WG1063> we that are<WG5607> in<WG1722> this tabernacle<WG4636> do groan<WG4727>, being burdened<WG916>: not<WG3756> for that<WG1894> we would<WG2309> be unclothed<WG1562>, but<WG235> clothed upon<WG1902>, that<WG2443> mortality<WG2349> might be swallowed up<WG2666> of<WG5259> life<WG2222>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> he that hath wrought<WG2716> us<WG2248> for<WG1519> the selfsame thing<WG846><WG5124> is God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> also<WG2532> hath given<WG1325> unto us<WG2254> the earnest<WG728> of the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767><WG2532> we are always<WG3842> confident<WG2292>, knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754>, whilst we are at home<WG1736> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983>, we are absent<WG1553> from<WG575> the Lord<WG2962>:


btext:
We are confident<WG2292>, I say, and<WG1161><WG2532> willing<WG2106> rather<WG3123> to be absent<WG1553> from<WG1537> the body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> to be present<WG1736> with<WG4314> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> we labour<WG5389>, that<WG2532>, whether<WG1535> present<WG1736> or<WG1535> absent<WG1553>, we may be<WG1511> accepted<WG2101> of him<WG846>. / labour: or, endeavour


btext:
For<WG1063> we<WG2248> must<WG1163> all<WG3956> appear<WG5319> before<WG1715> the judgment seat<WG968> of Christ<WG5547>; that<WG2443> every one<WG1538> may receive<WG2865> the things done in<WG1223> his body<WG4983>, according<WG4314> to that<WG3739> he hath done<WG4238>, whether<WG1535> it be good<WG18> or<WG1535> bad<WG2556>.


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> therefore<WG3767> the terror<WG5401> of the Lord<WG2962>, we persuade<WG3982> men<WG444>; but<WG1161> we are made manifest<WG5319> unto God<WG2316>; and<WG1161> I trust<WG1679> also<WG2532> are made manifest<WG5319> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> consciences<WG4893>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we commend<WG4921> not<WG3756> ourselves<WG1438> again<WG3825> unto you<WG5213>, but<WG235> give<WG1325> you<WG5213> occasion<WG874> to glory<WG2745> on<WG5228> our<WG2257> behalf<WG5228>, that<WG2443> ye may have<WG2192> somewhat to<WG4314> answer them which glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> appearance<WG4383>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> in heart<WG2588>. / in appearance: Gr. in the face


btext:
For<WG1063> whether<WG1535> we be beside ourselves<WG1839>, it is to God<WG2316>: or whether<WG1535> we be sober<WG4993>, it is for your cause<WG5213>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the love<WG26> of Christ<WG5547> constraineth<WG4912> us<WG2248>; because we thus<WG5124> judge<WG2919>, that<WG3754> if<WG1487> one<WG1520> died<WG599> for<WG5228> all<WG3956>, then<WG686> were<WG599> all<WG3956> dead<WG599>:


btext:
And<WG2532> that he died<WG599> for<WG5228> all<WG3956>, that<WG2443> they which live<WG2198> should<WG2198> not henceforth<WG3371> live<WG2198> unto themselves<WG1438>, but<WG235> unto him which died<WG599> for<WG5228> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> rose again<WG1453>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> henceforth<WG575><WG3568> know<WG1492> we<WG2249> no man<WG3762> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>: yea<WG1161>, though<WG1499> we have known<WG1097> Christ<WG5547> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, yet<WG235> now<WG3568> henceforth<WG3765> know we<WG1097> him no more<WG3765>.


btext:
Therefore<WG5620> if any man<WG1536> be in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, he is a new<WG2537> creature<WG2937>: old things<WG744> are passed away<WG3928>; behold<WG2400>, all things<WG3956> are become<WG1096> new<WG2537>. / he is: or, let him be


btext:
And<WG1161> all things<WG3956> are of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> hath reconciled<WG2644> us<WG2248> to himself<WG1438> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> hath given<WG1325> to us<WG2254> the ministry<WG1248> of reconciliation<WG2643>;


btext:
To wit<WG5613>, that<WG3754> God<WG2316> was<WG2258> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, reconciling<WG2644> the world<WG2889> unto himself<WG1438>, not<WG3361> imputing<WG3049> their<WG846> trespasses<WG3900> unto them<WG846>; and<WG2532> hath committed<WG5087> unto<WG1722> us<WG2254> the word<WG3056> of reconciliation<WG2643>. / committed…: Gr. put in us


btext:
Now then<WG3767> we are ambassadors<WG4243> for<WG5228> Christ<WG5547>, as though<WG5613> God<WG2316> did beseech<WG3870> you by<WG1223> us<WG2257>: we pray<WG1189> you in<WG5228> Christ's<WG5547> stead<WG5228>, be ye reconciled<WG2644> to God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he hath made<WG4160> him to be sin<WG266> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>, who<WG3588> knew<WG1097> no<WG3361> sin<WG266>; that<WG2443> we<WG2249> might be made<WG1096> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
We<WG3870> then<WG1161>, as workers together<WG4903> with him, beseech<WG3870> you also<WG2532> that ye<WG5209> receive<WG1209> not<WG3361> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> in<WG1519> vain<WG2756>.


btext:
(For<WG1063> he saith<WG3004>, I have heard<WG1873> thee<WG4675> in a time<WG2540> accepted<WG1184>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of salvation<WG4991> have I succoured<WG997> thee<WG4671>: behold<WG2400>, now<WG3568> is the accepted<WG2144> time<WG2540>; behold<WG2400>, now<WG3568> is the day<WG2250> of salvation<WG4991>.)


btext:
Giving<WG1325> no<WG3367> offence<WG4349> in<WG1722> any thing<WG3367>, that<WG3363> the ministry<WG1248> be<WG3469> not<WG3363> blamed<WG3469>:


btext:
But<WG235> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> things approving<WG4921> ourselves<WG1438> as<WG5613> the ministers<WG1249> of God<WG2316>, in<WG1722> much<WG4183> patience<WG5281>, in<WG1722> afflictions<WG2347>, in<WG1722> necessities<WG318>, in<WG1722> distresses<WG4730>, / approving: Gr. commending


btext:
In<WG1722> stripes<WG4127>, in<WG1722> imprisonments<WG5438>, in<WG1722> tumults<WG181>, in<WG1722> labours<WG2873>, in<WG1722> watchings<WG70>, in<WG1722> fastings<WG3521>; / in tumults: or, in tossings to and fro


btext:
By<WG1722> pureness<WG54>, by<WG1722> knowledge<WG1108>, by<WG1722> longsuffering<WG3115>, by<WG1722> kindness<WG5544>, by<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, by<WG1722> love<WG26> unfeigned<WG505>,


btext:
By<WG1722> the word<WG3056> of truth<WG225>, by<WG1722> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>, by<WG1223> the armour<WG3696> of righteousness<WG1343> on the right hand<WG1188> and<WG2532> on the left<WG710>,


btext:
By<WG1223> honour<WG1391> and<WG2532> dishonour<WG819>, by<WG1223> evil report<WG1426> and<WG2532> good report<WG2162>: as<WG5613> deceivers<WG4108>, and<WG2532> yet true<WG227>;


btext:
As<WG5613> unknown<WG50>, and<WG2532> yet well known<WG1921>; as<WG5613> dying<WG599>, and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, we live<WG2198>; as<WG5613> chastened<WG3811>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> killed<WG2289>;


btext:
As<WG5613> sorrowful<WG3076>, yet<WG1161> alway<WG104> rejoicing<WG5463>; as<WG5613> poor<WG4434>, yet<WG1161> making<WG4148> many<WG4183> rich<WG4148>; as<WG5613> having<WG2192> nothing<WG3367>, and<WG2532> yet possessing<WG2722> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
O ye Corinthians<WG2881>, our<WG2257> mouth<WG4750> is open<WG455> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, our<WG2257> heart<WG2588> is enlarged<WG4115>.


btext:
Ye are<WG4729> not<WG3756> straitened<WG4729> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, but<WG1161> ye are straitened<WG4729> in<WG1722> your own<WG5216> bowels<WG4698>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> for a recompence<WG489> in the same<WG846>, (I speak<WG3004> as<WG5613> unto my children<WG5043>,) be<WG4115> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> enlarged<WG4115>.


btext:
Be ye<WG1096> not<WG3361> unequally yoked together<WG2086> with unbelievers<WG571>: for<WG1063> what<WG5101> fellowship<WG3352> hath righteousness<WG1343> with<WG2532> unrighteousness<WG458>? and<WG1161> what<WG5101> communion<WG2842> hath light<WG5457> with<WG4314> darkness<WG4655>?


btext:
And<WG1161> what<WG5101> concord<WG4857> hath Christ<WG5547> with<WG4314> Belial<WG955>? or<WG2228> what<WG5101> part<WG3310> hath he that believeth<WG4103> with<WG3326> an infidel<WG571>?


btext:
And<WG1161> what<WG5101> agreement<WG4783> hath the temple<WG3485> of God<WG2316> with<WG3326> idols<WG1497>? for<WG1063> ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> the temple<WG3485> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>; as<WG2531> God<WG2316> hath said<WG2036><WG3754>, I will dwell<WG1774> in<WG1722> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> walk in<WG1704> them; and<WG2532> I will be<WG2071> their<WG846> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> they<WG846> shall be<WG2071> my<WG3427> people<WG2992>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> come out<WG1831> from<WG1537> among<WG3319> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> be ye separate<WG873>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> touch<WG680> not<WG3361> the unclean<WG169> thing; and<WG2504> I will receive<WG1523> you<WG5209>,


btext:
And<WG2532> will be<WG2071><WG1519> a Father<WG3962> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> ye<WG5210> shall be<WG2071> my<WG3427> sons<WG5207><WG1519> and<WG2532> daughters<WG2364>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962> Almighty<WG3841>.


btext:
Having<WG2192> therefore<WG3767> these<WG5025> promises<WG1860>, dearly beloved<WG27>, let us cleanse<WG2511> ourselves<WG1438> from<WG575> all<WG3956> filthiness<WG3436> of the flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> spirit<WG4151>, perfecting<WG2005> holiness<WG42> in<WG1722> the fear<WG5401> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Receive<WG5562> us<WG2248>; we have wronged<WG91> no man<WG3762>, we have corrupted<WG5351> no man<WG3762>, we have defrauded<WG4122> no man<WG3762>.


btext:
I speak<WG3004> not<WG3756> this to<WG4314> condemn<WG2633> you: for<WG1063> I have said before<WG4280>, that<WG3754> ye are<WG2075> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588> to<WG1519> die<WG4880> and<WG2532> live with<WG4800> you.


btext:
Great<WG4183> is my<WG3427> boldness of speech<WG3954> toward<WG4314> you<WG5209>, great<WG4183> is my<WG3427> glorying<WG2746> of<WG5228> you<WG5216>: I am filled<WG4137> with comfort<WG3874>, I am exceeding<WG5248> joyful<WG5479> in<WG1909> all<WG3956> our<WG2257> tribulation<WG2347>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG2532>, when we<WG2257> were come<WG2064> into<WG1519> Macedonia<WG3109>, our<WG2257> flesh<WG4561> had<WG2192> no<WG3762> rest<WG425>, but<WG235> we were troubled<WG2346> on<WG1722> every side<WG3956>; without<WG1855> were fightings<WG3163>, within<WG2081> were fears<WG5401>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG235> God<WG2316>, that comforteth<WG3870> those that are cast down<WG5011>, comforted<WG3870> us<WG2248> by<WG1722> the coming<WG3952> of Titus<WG5103>;


btext:
And<WG1161> not<WG3756> by<WG1722> his<WG846> coming<WG3952> only<WG3440>, but<WG235><WG2532> by<WG1722> the consolation<WG3874> wherewith<WG3739> he was comforted<WG3870> in<WG1909> you<WG5213>, when he told<WG312> us<WG2254> your<WG5216> earnest desire<WG1972>, your<WG5216> mourning<WG3602>, your<WG5216> fervent mind<WG2205> toward<WG5228> me<WG1700>; so<WG5620> that I<WG3165> rejoiced<WG5463> the more<WG3123>.


btext:
For<WG3754> though<WG1499> I made<WG3076> you<WG5209> sorry<WG3076> with<WG1722> a letter<WG1992>, I do<WG3338> not<WG3756> repent<WG3338>, though<WG1499> I did repent<WG3338>: for<WG1063> I perceive<WG991> that<WG3754> the same<WG1565> epistle<WG1992> hath made<WG3076> you<WG5209> sorry<WG3076>, though it were but<WG1499> for<WG4314> a season<WG5610>.


btext:
Now<WG3568> I rejoice<WG5463>, not<WG3756> that<WG3754> ye were made sorry<WG3076>, but<WG235> that<WG3754> ye sorrowed<WG3076> to<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>: for<WG1063> ye were made sorry<WG3076> after<WG2596> a godly manner<WG2316>, that<WG2443> ye might receive damage<WG2210> by<WG1537> us<WG2257> in<WG1722> nothing<WG3367>. / after…: or, according to God


btext:
For<WG1063> godly<WG2316><WG2596> sorrow<WG3077> worketh<WG2716> repentance<WG3341> to<WG1519> salvation<WG4991> not to be repented of<WG278>: but<WG1161> the sorrow<WG3077> of the world<WG2889> worketh<WG2716> death<WG2288>.


btext:
For<WG1063> behold<WG2400> this<WG5124> selfsame thing<WG846>, that<WG5209> ye sorrowed<WG3076> after<WG2596> a godly sort<WG2316>, what<WG4214> carefulness<WG4710> it wrought<WG2716> in you<WG5213>, yea<WG235>, what clearing of yourselves<WG627>, yea<WG235>, what indignation<WG24>, yea<WG235>, what fear<WG5401>, yea<WG235>, what vehement desire<WG1972>, yea<WG235>, what zeal<WG2205>, yea<WG235>, what revenge<WG1557>! In<WG1722> all<WG3956> things ye have approved<WG4921> yourselves<WG1438> to be<WG1511> clear<WG53> in<WG1722> this matter<WG4229>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG686>, though<WG1499> I wrote<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, I did it not<WG3756> for his cause<WG1752> that had done the wrong<WG91>, nor<WG3761> for his cause<WG1752> that suffered wrong<WG91>, but<WG235> that<WG1752> our<WG2257> care<WG4710> for<WG5228> you<WG5216> in the sight<WG1799> of God<WG2316> might appear<WG5319> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> we were comforted<WG3870> in<WG1909> your<WG5216> comfort<WG3874>: yea, and<WG1161> exceedingly<WG4056> the more<WG3123> joyed we<WG5463> for<WG1909> the joy<WG5479> of Titus<WG5103>, because<WG3754> his<WG846> spirit<WG4151> was refreshed<WG373> by<WG575> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>.


btext:
For<WG3754> if I have boasted<WG2744> any thing<WG1536> to him<WG846> of<WG5228> you<WG5216>, I am<WG2617> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG2617>; but<WG235> as<WG5613> we spake<WG2980> all things<WG3956> to you<WG5213> in<WG1722> truth<WG225>, even<WG2532> so<WG3779> our<WG2257> boasting<WG2746>, which<WG3588> I made before<WG1909> Titus<WG5103>, is found<WG1096> a truth<WG225>.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> inward affection<WG4698> is<WG2076> more abundant<WG4056> toward<WG1519> you<WG5209>, whilst he remembereth<WG363> the obedience<WG5218> of you<WG5216> all<WG3956>, how<WG5613> with<WG3326> fear<WG5401> and<WG2532> trembling<WG5156> ye received<WG1209> him<WG846>. / inward…: Gr. bowels


btext:
I rejoice<WG5463> therefore that<WG3754> I have confidence<WG2292> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> things.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161>, brethren<WG80>, we do<WG1107> you<WG5213> to wit<WG1107> of the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> bestowed<WG1325> on<WG1722> the churches<WG1577> of Macedonia<WG3109>;


btext:
How that<WG3754> in<WG1722> a great<WG4183> trial<WG1382> of affliction<WG2347> the abundance<WG4050> of their<WG846> joy<WG5479> and<WG2532> their<WG846> deep<WG899> poverty<WG2596><WG4432> abounded<WG4052> unto<WG1519> the riches<WG4149> of their<WG846> liberality<WG572>. / liberality: Gr. simplicity


btext:
For<WG3754> to<WG2596> their power<WG1411>, I bear record<WG3140>, yea, and<WG2532> beyond<WG5228> their power<WG1411> they were willing of themselves<WG830>;


btext:
Praying<WG1189> us<WG2257> with<WG3326> much<WG4183> intreaty<WG3874> that we<WG2248> would receive<WG1209> the gift<WG5485>, and<WG2532> take upon us the fellowship<WG2842> of the ministering<WG1248> to<WG1519> the saints<WG40>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this they did, not<WG3756> as<WG2531> we hoped<WG1679>, but<WG235> first<WG4412> gave<WG1325> their own selves<WG1438> to the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> unto us<WG2254> by<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Insomuch<WG1519> that we<WG2248> desired<WG3870> Titus<WG5103>, that<WG2443> as<WG2531> he had begun<WG4278>, so<WG3779> he would<WG2005> also<WG2532> finish<WG2005> in<WG1519> you<WG5209> the same<WG5026> grace<WG5485> also<WG2532>. / grace: or, gift


btext:
Therefore<WG235>, as<WG5618> ye abound<WG4052> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> thing, in faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> utterance<WG3056>, and<WG2532> knowledge<WG1108>, and<WG2532> in all<WG3956> diligence<WG4710>, and<WG2532> in your<WG5216> love<WG26><WG1537> to<WG1722> us<WG2254>, see that<WG2443> ye abound<WG4052> in<WG1722> this<WG5026> grace<WG5485> also<WG2532>.


btext:
I speak<WG3004> not<WG3756> by<WG2596> commandment<WG2003>, but<WG235> by occasion<WG1223> of the forwardness<WG4710> of others<WG2087>, and<WG2532> to prove<WG1381> the sincerity<WG1103> of your<WG5212> love<WG26>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye know<WG1097> the grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, that<WG3754>, though he was<WG5607> rich<WG4145>, yet for<WG1223> your<WG5209> sakes<WG1223> he became poor<WG4433>, that<WG2443> ye<WG5210> through his<WG1565> poverty<WG4432> might be rich<WG4147>.


btext:
And<WG2532> herein<WG1722><WG5129> I give<WG1325> my advice<WG1106>: for<WG1063> this<WG5124> is expedient<WG4851> for you<WG5213>, who<WG3748> have begun before<WG4278>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> to do<WG4160>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> to be forward<WG2309> a year<WG4070> ago<WG575>. / forward: Gr. willing


btext:
Now<WG3570><WG1161> therefore<WG2532> perform<WG2005> the doing<WG4160> of it; that<WG3704> as<WG2509> there was a readiness<WG4288> to will<WG2309>, so<WG3779> there may be a performance<WG2005> also<WG2532> out of<WG1537> that which ye have<WG2192>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if there<WG1487> be first<WG4295> a willing mind<WG4288>, it is accepted<WG2144> according to<WG2526> that<WG1437> a man<WG5100> hath<WG2192>, and not<WG3756> according to that<WG2526> he hath<WG2192> not<WG3756>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I mean not<WG3756> that<WG2443> other men<WG243> be eased<WG425>, and<WG1161> ye<WG5213> burdened<WG2347>:


btext:
But<WG235> by<WG1537> an equality<WG2471>, that now<WG3568> at<WG1722> this time<WG2540> your<WG5216> abundance<WG4051> may be a supply for<WG1519> their<WG1565> want<WG5303>, that<WG2443> their<WG1565> abundance<WG4051> also<WG2532> may be<WG1096> a supply for<WG1519> your<WG5216> want<WG5303>: that<WG3704> there may be<WG1096> equality<WG2471>:


btext:
As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, He that had gathered<WG3588> much<WG4183> had<WG4121> nothing<WG3756> over<WG4121>; and<WG2532> he that had gathered<WG3588> little<WG3641> had<WG1641> no<WG3756> lack<WG1641>.


btext:
But<WG1161> thanks<WG5485> be to God<WG2316>, which<WG3588> put<WG1325> the same<WG846> earnest care<WG4710> into<WG1722> the heart<WG2588> of Titus<WG5103> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>.


btext:
For<WG3754> indeed<WG3303> he accepted<WG1209> the exhortation<WG3874>; but<WG1161> being<WG5225> more forward<WG4707>, of his own accord<WG830> he went<WG1831> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we have sent<WG4842> with<WG3326> him<WG846> the brother<WG80>, whose<WG3739> praise<WG1868> is in<WG1722> the gospel<WG2098> throughout<WG1223> all<WG3956> the churches<WG1577>;


btext:
And<WG1161> not<WG3756> that only<WG3440>, but<WG235> who was<WG5500> also<WG2532> chosen<WG5500> of<WG5259> the churches<WG1577> to travel<WG4898> with us<WG2257> with<WG4862> this<WG5026> grace<WG5485>, which<WG3588> is administered<WG1247> by<WG5259> us<WG2257> to<WG4314> the glory<WG1391> of the same<WG846> Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> declaration of your<WG5216> ready mind<WG4288>: / grace: or, gift


btext:
Avoiding<WG4724> this<WG5124>, that no<WG3361> man<WG5100> should blame<WG3469> us<WG2248> in<WG1722> this<WG5026> abundance<WG100> which<WG3588> is administered<WG1247> by<WG5259> us<WG2257>:


btext:
Providing<WG4306> for honest things<WG2570>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> in the sight<WG1799> of the Lord<WG2962>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> in the sight<WG1799> of men<WG444>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we have sent<WG4842> with them<WG846> our<WG2257> brother<WG80>, whom<WG3739> we have<WG1381> oftentimes<WG4178> proved<WG1381><WG5607> diligent<WG4705> in<WG1722> many things<WG4183>, but<WG1161> now<WG3570> much<WG4183> more diligent<WG4707>, upon the great<WG4183> confidence<WG4006> which<WG3588> I have in<WG1519> you<WG5209>. / I have: or, he hath


btext:
Whether<WG1535> any do enquire of<WG5228> Titus<WG5103>, he is my<WG1699> partner<WG2844> and<WG2532> fellowhelper<WG4904> concerning<WG1519> you<WG5209>: or<WG1535> our<WG2257> brethren<WG80> be enquired of, they are the messengers<WG652> of the churches<WG1577>, and the glory<WG1391> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG3767> shew ye<WG1731> to<WG1519> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> before<WG1519><WG4383> the churches<WG1577>, the proof<WG1732> of your<WG5216> love<WG26>, and<WG2532> of our<WG2257> boasting<WG2746> on<WG5228> your<WG5216> behalf<WG5228>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG3303> touching<WG4012> the ministering<WG1248> to<WG1519> the saints<WG40>, it is<WG2076> superfluous<WG4053> for me<WG3427> to write<WG1125> to you<WG5213>:


btext:
For<WG1063> I know<WG1492> the forwardness of<WG4288> your<WG5216> mind<WG4288>, for which<WG3739> I boast<WG2744> of<WG5228> you<WG5216> to them of Macedonia<WG3110>, that<WG3754> Achaia<WG882> was ready<WG3903> a year<WG4070> ago<WG575>; and<WG2532> your<WG5216> zeal<WG2205><WG1537> hath provoked<WG2042> very many<WG4119>.


btext:
Yet<WG1161> have I sent<WG3992> the brethren<WG80>, lest<WG3363> our<WG2257> boasting<WG2745> of<WG5228> you<WG5216> should be in vain<WG2758> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> behalf<WG3313>; that<WG2443>, as<WG2531> I said<WG3004>, ye may be<WG5600> ready<WG3903>:


btext:
Lest<WG3381> haply<WG4458> if<WG1437> they of Macedonia<WG3110> come<WG2064> with<WG4862> me<WG1698>, and<WG2532> find<WG2147> you<WG5209> unprepared<WG532>, we<WG2249> (that<WG3363> we say<WG3004> not<WG3363>, ye<WG5210>) should be ashamed<WG2617> in<WG1722> this same<WG5026> confident<WG5287> boasting<WG2746>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> I thought<WG2233> it necessary<WG316> to exhort<WG3870> the brethren<WG80>, that<WG2443> they would go before<WG4281> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> make up beforehand<WG4294> your<WG5216> bounty<WG2129>, whereof ye had notice before<WG4293>, that the same<WG5026> might be<WG1511> ready<WG2092><WG3779>, as<WG5613> a matter of bounty<WG2129>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> as<WG5618> of covetousness<WG4124>. / bounty: Gr. blessing / whereof…: or, which hath been so much spoken of before


btext:
But<WG1161> this<WG5124> I say, He which soweth<WG4687> sparingly<WG5340> shall reap<WG2325> also<WG2532> sparingly<WG5340>; and<WG2532> he which soweth<WG4687> bountifully<WG1909><WG2129> shall reap<WG2325> also<WG2532> bountifully<WG1909><WG2129>.


btext:
Every man<WG1538> according as<WG2531> he purposeth<WG4255> in his heart<WG2588>, so let him give; not<WG3361> grudgingly<WG1537><WG3077>, or<WG2228> of<WG1537> necessity<WG318>: for<WG1063> God<WG2316> loveth<WG25> a cheerful<WG2431> giver<WG1395>.


btext:
And<WG1161> God<WG2316> is able<WG1415> to make<WG4052> all<WG3956> grace<WG5485> abound<WG4052> toward<WG1519> you<WG5209>; that<WG2443> ye, always<WG3842> having<WG2192> all<WG3956> sufficiency<WG841> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> things, may abound<WG4052> to<WG1519> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041>:


btext:
(As<WG2531> it is written<WG1125>, He hath dispersed abroad<WG4650>; he hath given<WG1325> to the poor<WG3993>: his<WG846> righteousness<WG1343> remaineth<WG3306> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> he that ministereth<WG2023> seed<WG4690> to the sower<WG4687> both<WG2532> minister<WG5524> bread<WG740> for<WG1519> your food<WG1035>, and<WG2532> multiply<WG4129> your<WG5216> seed sown<WG4703>, and<WG2532> increase<WG837> the fruits<WG1081> of your<WG5216> righteousness<WG1343>;)


btext:
Being enriched<WG4148> in<WG1722> every thing<WG3956> to<WG1519> all<WG3956> bountifulness<WG572>, which<WG3748> causeth<WG2716> through<WG1223> us<WG2257> thanksgiving<WG2169> to God<WG2316>. / bountifulness: or, liberality: Gr. simplicity


btext:
For<WG3754> the administration<WG1248> of this<WG5026> service<WG3009> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> supplieth<WG2076><WG4322> the want<WG5303> of the saints<WG40>, but<WG235> is abundant<WG4052> also<WG2532> by<WG1223> many<WG4183> thanksgivings<WG2169> unto God<WG2316>;


btext:
Whiles by<WG1223> the experiment<WG1382> of this<WG5026> ministration<WG1248> they glorify<WG1392> God<WG2316> for<WG1909> your<WG5216> professed<WG3671> subjection<WG5292> unto<WG1519> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> for your liberal<WG572> distribution<WG2842> unto<WG1519> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> men;


btext:
And<WG2532> by their<WG846> prayer<WG1162> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>, which long after<WG1971> you<WG5209> for<WG1223> the exceeding<WG5235> grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> in<WG1909> you<WG5213>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I<WG1473> Paul<WG3972> myself<WG846> beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209> by<WG1223> the meekness<WG4236> and<WG2532> gentleness<WG1932> of Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3739> in<WG2596> presence<WG4383> am base<WG3303><WG5011> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, but<WG1161> being absent<WG548> am bold<WG2292> toward<WG1519> you<WG5209>: / in presence: or, in outward appearance


btext:
But<WG1161> I beseech<WG1189> you, that I may not<WG3361> be bold<WG2292> when I am present<WG3918> with that confidence<WG4006>, wherewith<WG3739> I think<WG3049> to be bold<WG5111> against<WG1909> some<WG5100>, which<WG3588> think<WG3049> of us<WG2248> as<WG5613> if we walked<WG4043> according<WG2596> to the flesh<WG4561>. / think: or, reckon


btext:
For<WG1063> though we walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, we do<WG4754> not<WG3756> war<WG4754> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>:


btext:
(For<WG1063> the weapons<WG3696> of our<WG2257> warfare<WG4752> are not<WG3756> carnal<WG4559>, but<WG235> mighty<WG1415> through God<WG2316> to<WG4314> the pulling down<WG2506> of strong holds<WG3794>;) / through God: or, to God


btext:
Casting down<WG2507> imaginations<WG3053>, and<WG2532> every<WG3956> high thing<WG5313> that exalteth itself<WG1869> against<WG2596> the knowledge<WG1108> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> bringing into captivity<WG163> every<WG3956> thought<WG3540> to<WG1519> the obedience<WG5218> of Christ<WG5547>; / imaginations: or, reasonings


btext:
And<WG2532> having<WG2192> in<WG1722> a readiness<WG2092> to revenge<WG1556> all<WG3956> disobedience<WG3876>, when<WG3752> your<WG5216> obedience<WG5218> is fulfilled<WG4137>.


btext:
Do ye look on<WG991> things after<WG2596> the outward appearance<WG4383>? If any man<WG1536> trust<WG3982> to himself<WG1438> that he is<WG1511> Christ's<WG5547>, let him<WG3049> of<WG575> himself<WG1438> think<WG3049> this<WG5124> again<WG3825>, that<WG3754>, as<WG2531> he<WG846> is Christ's<WG5547>, even<WG2532> so<WG3779> are we<WG2249> Christ's<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG2532> though<WG1437><WG5037> I should boast<WG2744> somewhat<WG5100> more<WG4055> of<WG4012> our<WG2257> authority<WG1849>, which<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> hath given<WG1325> us<WG2254> for<WG1519> edification<WG3619>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> for<WG1519> your<WG5216> destruction<WG2506>, I should<WG153> not<WG3756> be ashamed<WG153>:


btext:
That<WG3363> I may<WG1380> not<WG3363> seem<WG1380> as<WG5613> if<WG302> I would terrify<WG1629> you<WG5209> by<WG1223> letters<WG1992>.


btext:
For<WG3754> his letters<WG1992><WG3303>, say they<WG5346>, are weighty<WG926> and<WG2532> powerful<WG2478>; but<WG1161> his bodily<WG4983> presence<WG3952> is weak<WG772>, and<WG2532> his speech<WG3056> contemptible<WG1848>. / say they: Gr. saith he


btext:
Let<WG3049> such an one<WG5108> think<WG3049> this<WG5124>, that<WG3754>, such as<WG3634> we are<WG2070> in word<WG3056> by<WG1223> letters<WG1992> when we are absent<WG548>, such<WG5108> will we be also<WG2532> in deed<WG2041> when we are present<WG3918>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we dare<WG5111> not<WG3756> make<WG1469> ourselves of the number<WG1469>, or<WG2228> compare<WG4793> ourselves<WG1438> with<WG4793> some<WG5100> that commend<WG4921> themselves<WG1438>: but<WG235> they<WG846> measuring<WG3354> themselves<WG1438> by<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>, and<WG2532> comparing<WG4793> themselves<WG1438> among<WG4793> themselves<WG1438>, are<WG4920> not<WG3756> wise<WG4920>. / are…: or, understand it not


btext:
But<WG1161> we<WG2249> will<WG2744> not<WG3780> boast<WG2744> of things without<WG1519> our measure<WG280>, but<WG235> according<WG2596> to the measure<WG3358> of the rule<WG2583> which<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath distributed<WG3307> to us<WG2254>, a measure<WG3358> to reach<WG2185> even<WG2532> unto<WG891> you<WG5216>. / rule: or, line


btext:
For<WG1063> we stretch<WG5239> not<WG3756> ourselves<WG1438> beyond<WG5239> our measure, as<WG5613> though we reached<WG2185> not<WG3361> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209>: for<WG1063> we are come<WG5348> as far as<WG891> to you<WG5216> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> preaching the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Not<WG3756> boasting<WG2744> of things without<WG1519> our measure<WG280>, that is, of<WG1722> other men's<WG245> labours<WG2873>; but<WG1161> having<WG2192> hope<WG1680>, when your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> is increased<WG837>, that we shall be enlarged<WG3170> by<WG1722> you<WG5213> according<WG2596> to our<WG2257> rule<WG2583> abundantly<WG1519><WG4050>, / enlarged…: or, magnified in you


btext:
To preach the gospel<WG2097> in<WG1519> the regions beyond<WG5238> you<WG5216>, and not<WG3756> to boast<WG2744> in<WG1722> another man's<WG245> line<WG2583> of<WG1519> things made ready to our hand<WG2092>. / line: or, rule


btext:
For<WG1063> not<WG3756> he<WG1565> that commendeth<WG4921> himself<WG1438> is<WG2076> approved<WG1384>, but<WG235> whom<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> commendeth<WG4921>.


btext:
Would to God<WG3785> ye could bear<WG430> with me<WG3450> a little<WG3397> in my folly<WG877>: and<WG2532> indeed<WG235> bear<WG430> with me<WG3450>. / indeed bear…: or, indeed ye do bear with me


btext:
For<WG1063> I am jealous<WG2206> over you<WG5209> with godly<WG2316> jealousy<WG2205>: for<WG1063> I have espoused<WG718> you<WG5209> to one<WG1520> husband<WG435>, that I may present<WG3936> you as a chaste<WG53> virgin<WG3933> to Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I fear<WG5399>, lest<WG3381> by any means<WG4458>, as<WG5613> the serpent<WG3789> beguiled<WG1818> Eve<WG2096> through<WG1722> his<WG846> subtilty<WG3834>, so<WG3779> your<WG5216> minds<WG3540> should be corrupted<WG5351> from<WG575> the simplicity<WG572> that is in<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487><WG3303> he that cometh<WG2064> preacheth<WG2784> another<WG243> Jesus<WG2424>, whom<WG3739> we have<WG2784> not<WG3756> preached<WG2784>, or<WG2228> if ye receive<WG2983> another<WG2087> spirit<WG4151>, which<WG3739> ye have<WG2983> not<WG3756> received<WG2983>, or<WG2228> another<WG2087> gospel<WG2098>, which<WG3739> ye have<WG1209> not<WG3756> accepted<WG1209>, ye might<WG430> well<WG2573> bear with<WG430> him. / with him: or, with me


btext:
For<WG1063> I suppose<WG3049> I was<WG5302> not a whit<WG3367> behind<WG5302> the very<WG5228> chiefest<WG3029> apostles<WG652>.


btext:
But<WG1161> though<WG1499> I be rude<WG2399> in speech<WG3056>, yet<WG235> not<WG3756> in knowledge<WG1108>; but<WG235> we have been throughly<WG1722><WG3956> made manifest<WG5319> among<WG1519> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
<WG2228> Have I committed<WG4160> an offence<WG266> in abasing<WG5013> myself<WG1683> that<WG2443> ye<WG5210> might be exalted<WG5312>, because<WG3754> I have preached<WG2097> to you<WG5213> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316> freely<WG1432>?


btext:
I robbed<WG4813> other<WG243> churches<WG1577>, taking<WG2983> wages<WG3800> of them, to<WG4314> do<WG1248> you<WG5216> service<WG1248>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when I was present<WG3918> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> wanted<WG5302>, I was<WG3756> chargeable<WG2655> to no man<WG3762>: for<WG1063> that which was lacking<WG5303> to me<WG3450> the brethren<WG80> which came<WG2064> from<WG575> Macedonia<WG3109> supplied<WG4322>: and<WG2532> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> things I have kept<WG5083> myself<WG1683> from being burdensome<WG4> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> so will I keep<WG5083> myself.


btext:
As the truth<WG225> of Christ<WG5547> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> me<WG1698><WG3754>, no man<WG3756> shall stop<WG4972><WG5420> me<WG1519><WG1691> of this<WG3778> boasting<WG2746> in<WG1722> the regions<WG2824> of Achaia<WG882>. / no man…: Gr. this boasting shall not be stopped in me


btext:
Wherefore<WG1302>? because<WG3754> I love<WG25> you<WG5209> not<WG3756>? God<WG2316> knoweth<WG1492>.


btext:
But<WG1161> what<WG3739> I do<WG4160>, that<WG2532> I will do<WG4160>, that<WG2443> I may cut off<WG1581> occasion<WG874> from them which desire<WG2309> occasion<WG874>; that<WG2443> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> they glory<WG2744>, they may be found<WG2147> even<WG2532> as<WG2531> we<WG2249>.


btext:
For<WG1063> such<WG5108> are false apostles<WG5570>, deceitful<WG1386> workers<WG2040>, transforming themselves<WG3345> into<WG1519> the apostles<WG652> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
And<WG2532> no<WG3756> marvel<WG2298>; for<WG1063> Satan<WG4567> himself<WG846> is transformed<WG3345> into<WG1519> an angel<WG32> of light<WG5457>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> it is no<WG3756> great thing<WG3173> if<WG1499> his<WG846> ministers<WG1249> also<WG1499> be transformed<WG3345> as<WG5613> the ministers<WG1249> of righteousness<WG1343>; whose<WG3739> end<WG5056> shall be<WG2071> according<WG2596> to their<WG846> works<WG2041>.


btext:
I say<WG3004> again<WG3825>, Let<WG1380> no<WG3361> man<WG5100> think<WG1380> me<WG1511><WG3165> a fool<WG878>; if otherwise<WG1490>, yet<WG2579> as<WG5613> a fool<WG878> receive<WG1209> me<WG3165>, that<WG2443> I<WG2504> may boast myself<WG2744> a<WG5100> little<WG3397>. / receive: or, suffer


btext:
That which<WG3739> I speak<WG2980>, I speak<WG2980> it not<WG3756> after<WG2596> the Lord<WG2962>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> it were foolishly<WG1722><WG877>, in<WG1722> this<WG5026> confidence<WG5287> of boasting<WG2746>.


btext:
Seeing that<WG1893> many<WG4183> glory<WG2744> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, I will glory<WG2744> also<WG2504>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye suffer<WG430> fools<WG878> gladly<WG2234>, seeing ye yourselves are<WG5607> wise<WG5429>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye suffer<WG430>, if a man<WG1536> bring<WG2615> you<WG5209> into bondage<WG2615>, if a man<WG1536> devour<WG2719> you, if a man<WG1536> take<WG2983> of you, if a man<WG1536> exalt himself<WG1869>, if a man<WG1536> smite<WG1194> you<WG5209> on<WG1519> the face<WG4383>.


btext:
I speak<WG3004> as concerning<WG2596> reproach<WG819>, as<WG5613> though<WG3754> we<WG2249> had been weak<WG770>. Howbeit<WG1161> whereinsoever<WG1722><WG3739><WG302> any<WG5100> is bold<WG5111>, (I speak<WG3004> foolishly<WG1722><WG877>,) I am bold<WG5111> also<WG2504>.


btext:
Are they<WG1526> Hebrews<WG1445>? so am I<WG2504>. Are they<WG1526> Israelites<WG2475>? so am I<WG2504>. Are they<WG1526> the seed<WG4690> of Abraham<WG11>? so am I<WG2504>.


btext:
Are they<WG1526> ministers<WG1249> of Christ<WG5547>? (I speak<WG2980> as a fool<WG3912>) I<WG1473> am more<WG5228>; in<WG1722> labours<WG2873> more abundant<WG4056>, in<WG1722> stripes<WG4127> above measure<WG5234>, in<WG1722> prisons<WG5438> more frequent<WG4056>, in<WG1722> deaths<WG2288> oft<WG4178>.


btext:
Of<WG5259> the Jews<WG2453> five times<WG3999> received I<WG2983> forty<WG5062> stripes save<WG3844> one<WG3391>.


btext:
Thrice<WG5151> was I beaten with rods<WG4463>, once<WG530> was I stoned<WG3034>, thrice<WG5151> I suffered shipwreck<WG3489>, a night and a day<WG3574> I have been<WG4160> in<WG1722> the deep<WG1037>;


btext:
In journeyings<WG3597> often<WG4178>, in perils<WG2794> of waters<WG4215>, in perils<WG2794> of robbers<WG3027>, in perils<WG2794> by<WG1537> mine own countrymen<WG1085>, in perils<WG2794> by<WG1537> the heathen<WG1484>, in perils<WG2794> in<WG1722> the city<WG4172>, in perils<WG2794> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2047>, in perils<WG2794> in<WG1722> the sea<WG2281>, in perils<WG2794> among<WG1722> false brethren<WG5569>;


btext:
In<WG1722> weariness<WG2873> and<WG2532> painfulness<WG3449>, in<WG1722> watchings<WG70> often<WG4178>, in<WG1722> hunger<WG3042> and<WG2532> thirst<WG1373>, in<WG1722> fastings<WG3521> often<WG4178>, in<WG1722> cold<WG5592> and<WG2532> nakedness<WG1132>.


btext:
Beside<WG5565> those things that are without<WG3924>, that which<WG3588> cometh upon<WG1999> me<WG3450> daily<WG2250><WG2596>, the care<WG3308> of all<WG3956> the churches<WG1577>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> is weak<WG770>, and<WG2532> I am<WG770> not<WG3756> weak<WG770>? who<WG5101> is offended<WG4624>, and<WG2532> I<WG1473> burn<WG4448> not<WG3756>?


btext:
If<WG1487> I must needs<WG1163> glory<WG2744>, I will glory<WG2744> of the things which concern<WG3588> mine<WG3450> infirmities<WG769>.


btext:
The God<WG2316> and<WG2532> Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, which<WG3588> is<WG5607> blessed<WG2128> for<WG1519> evermore<WG165>, knoweth<WG1492> that I<WG3754> lie<WG5574> not<WG3756>.


btext:
In<WG1722> Damascus<WG1154> the governor<WG1481> under Aretas<WG702> the king<WG935> kept<WG5432> the city<WG4172> of the Damascenes<WG1153> with a garrison<WG5432>, desirous<WG2309> to apprehend<WG4084> me<WG3165>:


btext:
And<WG2532> through<WG1223> a window<WG2376> in<WG1722> a basket<WG4553> was I let down<WG5465> by<WG1223> the wall<WG5038>, and<WG2532> escaped<WG1628> his<WG846> hands<WG5495>.


btext:
It is<WG4851> not<WG3756> expedient<WG4851> for me<WG3427> doubtless<WG1211> to glory<WG2744><WG1063>. I will come<WG2064> to<WG1519> visions<WG3701> and<WG2532> revelations<WG602> of the Lord<WG2962>. / I will come: Gr. For I will come


btext:
I knew<WG1492> a man<WG444> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> above<WG4253> fourteen<WG1180> years<WG2094> ago<WG4253>, (whether<WG1535> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983>, I cannot<WG3756> tell<WG1492>; or whether<WG1535> out<WG1622> of the body<WG4983>, I cannot<WG3756> tell<WG1492>: God<WG2316> knoweth<WG1492>;) such an one<WG5108> caught up<WG726> to<WG2193> the third<WG5154> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I knew<WG1492> such<WG5108> a man<WG444>, (whether<WG1535> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983>, or<WG1535> out<WG1622> of the body<WG4983>, I cannot<WG3756> tell<WG1492>: God<WG2316> knoweth<WG1492>;)


btext:
How that<WG3754> he was caught up<WG726> into<WG1519> paradise<WG3857>, and<WG2532> heard<WG191> unspeakable<WG731> words<WG4487>, which<WG3739> it is<WG1832> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> for a man<WG444> to utter<WG2980>. / lawful: or, possible


btext:
Of<WG5228> such an one<WG5108> will I glory<WG2744>: yet<WG1161> of<WG5228> myself<WG1683> I will<WG2744> not<WG3756> glory<WG2744>, but<WG1508> in<WG1722> mine<WG3450> infirmities<WG769>.


btext:
For<WG1063> though<WG1437> I would desire<WG2309> to glory<WG2744>, I shall<WG2071> not<WG3756> be<WG2071> a fool<WG878>; for<WG1063> I will say<WG2046> the truth<WG225>: but<WG1161> now I forbear<WG5339>, lest<WG3361> any man<WG5100> should think<WG3049> of<WG1519> me<WG1691> above<WG5228> that which<WG3739> he seeth<WG991> me<WG3165> to be, or<WG2228> that he heareth<WG191> of<WG5100><WG1537> me<WG1700>.


btext:
And<WG2532> lest<WG3363> I should be exalted above measure<WG5229> through the abundance<WG5236> of the revelations<WG602>, there was given<WG1325> to me<WG3427> a thorn<WG4647> in the flesh<WG4561>, the messenger<WG32> of Satan<WG4566> to<WG2443> buffet<WG2852> me<WG3165>, lest<WG3363> I should be exalted above measure<WG5229>.


btext:
For<WG5228> this thing<WG5127> I besought<WG3870> the Lord<WG2962> thrice<WG5151>, that<WG2443> it might depart<WG868> from<WG575> me<WG1700>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG2046> unto me<WG3427>, My<WG3450> grace<WG5485> is sufficient<WG714> for thee<WG4671>: for<WG1063> my<WG3450> strength<WG1411> is made perfect<WG5048> in<WG1722> weakness<WG769>. Most gladly<WG2236> therefore<WG3767> will I<WG2744> rather<WG3123> glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> infirmities<WG769>, that<WG2443> the power<WG1411> of Christ<WG5547> may rest<WG1981> upon<WG1909> me<WG1691>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1352> I take pleasure<WG2106> in<WG1722> infirmities<WG769>, in<WG1722> reproaches<WG5196>, in<WG1722> necessities<WG318>, in<WG1722> persecutions<WG1375>, in<WG1722> distresses<WG4730> for<WG5228> Christ's<WG5547> sake<WG5228>: for<WG1063> when<WG3752> I am weak<WG770>, then<WG5119> am<WG1510> I strong<WG1415>.


btext:
I am become<WG1096> a fool<WG878> in glorying<WG2744>; ye<WG5210> have compelled<WG315> me<WG3165>: for<WG1063> I<WG1473> ought<WG3784> to have been commended<WG4921> of<WG5259> you<WG5216>: for<WG1063> in nothing<WG3762> am I behind<WG5302> the very chiefest<WG3029> apostles<WG652><WG5228>, though<WG1499> I be<WG1510> nothing<WG3762>.


btext:
Truly<WG3303> the signs<WG4592> of an apostle<WG652> were wrought<WG2716> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> patience<WG5281>, in<WG1722> signs<WG4592>, and<WG2532> wonders<WG5059>, and<WG2532> mighty deeds<WG1411>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> is it<WG2076> wherein<WG3739> ye were inferior<WG2274> to<WG5228> other<WG3062> churches<WG1577>, except<WG1508> it be that<WG3754> I<WG1473> myself<WG846> was<WG2655> not<WG3756> burdensome<WG2655> to you<WG5216>? forgive<WG5483> me<WG3427> this<WG5026> wrong<WG93>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, the third time<WG5154> I am<WG2192> ready<WG2093> to come<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>; and<WG2532> I will<WG2655> not<WG3756> be burdensome<WG2655> to you<WG5216>: for<WG1063> I seek<WG2212> not<WG3756> yours<WG5216>, but<WG235> you<WG5209>: for<WG1063> the children<WG5043> ought<WG3784> not<WG3756> to lay up<WG2343> for the parents<WG1118>, but<WG235> the parents<WG1118> for the children<WG5043>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I<WG1473> will very gladly<WG2236> spend<WG1159> and<WG2532> be spent<WG1550> for<WG5228> you<WG5590><WG5216>; though<WG1499> the more abundantly<WG4056> I love<WG25> you<WG5209>, the less<WG2276> I be loved<WG25>. / for you: Gr. for your souls


btext:
But<WG1161> be it so<WG2077>, I<WG1473> did<WG2599> not<WG3756> burden<WG2599> you<WG5209>: nevertheless<WG235>, being<WG5225> crafty<WG3835>, I caught<WG2983> you<WG5209> with guile<WG1388>.


btext:
Did I make a gain<WG4122><WG3361> of you<WG5209> by<WG1223> any<WG5100> of them<WG846> whom<WG3739> I sent<WG649> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>?


btext:
I desired<WG3870> Titus<WG5103>, and<WG2532> with him I sent<WG4882> a brother<WG80>. Did<WG4122><WG3387> Titus<WG5103> make a gain<WG4122> of you<WG5209>? walked we<WG4043> not<WG3756> in the same<WG846> spirit<WG4151>? walked we not<WG3756> in the same<WG846> steps<WG2487>?


btext:
Again<WG3825>, think ye<WG1380> that<WG3754> we excuse ourselves<WG626> unto you<WG5213>? we speak<WG2980> before<WG2714> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>: but<WG1161> we do all things<WG3956>, dearly beloved<WG27>, for<WG5228> your<WG5216> edifying<WG3619>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I fear<WG5399>, lest<WG3381><WG4458>, when I come<WG2064>, I shall<WG2147> not<WG3756> find<WG2147> you<WG5209> such as<WG3634> I would<WG2309>, and that I<WG2504> shall be found<WG2147> unto you<WG5213> such as<WG3634> ye would<WG2309> not<WG3756>: lest<WG3381><WG4458> there be debates<WG2054>, envyings<WG2205>, wraths<WG2372>, strifes<WG2052>, backbitings<WG2636>, whisperings<WG5587>, swellings<WG5450>, tumults<WG181>:


btext:
And lest<WG3361>, when I come<WG2064> again<WG3825>, my<WG3450> God<WG2316> will humble<WG5013> me<WG3165> among<WG4314> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> that I shall bewail<WG3996> many<WG4183> which<WG3588> have sinned already<WG4258>, and<WG2532> have<WG3340> not<WG3361> repented<WG3340> of<WG1909> the uncleanness<WG167> and<WG2532> fornication<WG4202> and<WG2532> lasciviousness<WG766> which<WG3739> they have committed<WG4238>.


btext:
This<WG5124> is the third<WG5154> time I am coming<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>. In<WG1909> the mouth<WG4750> of two<WG1417> or<WG2532> three<WG5140> witnesses<WG3144> shall<WG2476> every<WG3956> word<WG4487> be established<WG2476>.


btext:
I told you before<WG4280>, and<WG2532> foretell you<WG4302>, as if<WG5613> I were present<WG3918>, the second<WG1208> time; and<WG2532> being absent<WG548> now<WG3568> I write<WG1125> to them which heretofore have sinned<WG4258>, and<WG2532> to all<WG3956> other<WG3062>, that<WG3754>, if<WG1437> I come<WG2064> again<WG1519><WG3825>, I will<WG5339> not<WG3756> spare<WG5339>:


btext:
Since<WG1893> ye seek<WG2212> a proof<WG1382> of Christ<WG5547> speaking<WG2980> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>, which<WG3739> to<WG1519> you-ward<WG5209> is<WG770> not<WG3756> weak<WG770>, but<WG235> is mighty<WG1414> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG2532> though<WG1487> he was crucified<WG4717> through<WG1537> weakness<WG769>, yet<WG235> he liveth<WG2198> by<WG1537> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>. For<WG1063> we<WG2249> also<WG2532> are weak<WG770> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, but<WG235> we shall live<WG2198> with<WG4862> him<WG846> by<WG1537> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316> toward<WG1519> you<WG5209>. / in him: or, with him


btext:
Examine<WG3985> yourselves<WG1438>, whether<WG1487> ye be<WG2075> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102>; prove<WG1381> your own selves<WG1438><WG2228>. Know ye<WG1921> not<WG3756> your own selves<WG1438>, how that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, except<WG1509> ye be<WG2075> reprobates<WG5100><WG96>?


btext:
But<WG1161> I trust<WG1679> that<WG3754> ye shall know<WG1097> that<WG3754> we<WG2249> are<WG2070> not<WG3756> reprobates<WG96>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I pray<WG2172> to<WG4314> God<WG2316> that ye<WG5209> do<WG3361><WG4160> no<WG3367> evil<WG2556>; not<WG3756> that<WG2443> we<WG2249> should appear<WG5316> approved<WG1384>, but<WG235> that<WG2443> ye<WG5210> should do<WG4160> that which is honest<WG2570>, though<WG1161> we<WG2249> be<WG5600> as<WG5613> reprobates<WG96>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we can do<WG1410> nothing<WG3756><WG5100> against<WG2596> the truth<WG225>, but<WG235> for<WG5228> the truth<WG225>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we<WG2249> are glad<WG5463>, when<WG3752> we are weak<WG770>, and<WG1161> ye<WG5210> are<WG5600> strong<WG1415>: and<WG1161> this<WG5124> also<WG2532> we wish<WG2172>, even your<WG5216> perfection<WG2676>. / perfection: or, reformation, or, restoration


btext:
Therefore<WG5124><WG1223> I write<WG1125> these things<WG5023> being absent<WG548>, lest<WG3363> being present<WG3918> I should use<WG5530> sharpness<WG664>, according<WG2596> to the power<WG1849> which<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> hath given<WG1325> me<WG3427> to<WG1519> edification<WG3619>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> to<WG1519> destruction<WG2506>.


btext:
Finally<WG3063>, brethren<WG80>, farewell<WG5463>. Be perfect<WG2675>, be of good comfort<WG3870>, be of one<WG846> mind<WG5426>, live in peace<WG1514>; and<WG2532> the God<WG2316> of love<WG26> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515> shall be<WG2071> with<WG3326> you<WG5216>.


btext:
The grace<WG5485> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the communion<WG2842> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>. Amen<WG281>.  / The second <i>epistle</i> to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, <i>a city</i> of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, an apostle<WG652>, (not<WG3756> of<WG575> men<WG444>, neither<WG3761> by<WG1223> man<WG444>, but<WG235> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962>, who<WG3588> raised<WG1453> him<WG846> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>;)


btext:
And<WG2532> all<WG3956> the brethren<WG80> which are with<WG4862> me<WG1698>, unto the churches<WG1577> of Galatia<WG1053>:


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be to you<WG5213> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515> from<WG575> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> from our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>,


btext:
Who<WG3588> gave<WG1325> himself<WG1438> for<WG5228> our<WG2257> sins<WG266>, that<WG3704> he might deliver<WG1807> us<WG2248> from<WG1537> this present<WG1764> evil<WG4190> world<WG165>, according<WG2596> to the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>:


btext:
I marvel<WG2296> that<WG3754> ye are<WG3346> so<WG3779> soon<WG5030> removed<WG3346> from<WG575> him that called<WG2564> you<WG5209> into<WG1722> the grace<WG5485> of Christ<WG5547> unto<WG1519> another<WG2087> gospel<WG2098>:


btext:
Which<WG3739> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> another<WG243>; but there be<WG1526> some<WG5100> that<WG1508> trouble<WG5015> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> would<WG2309> pervert<WG3344> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG235> though<WG2532><WG1437> we<WG2249>, or<WG2228> an angel<WG32> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>, preach any other gospel<WG2097> unto you<WG5213> than<WG3844> that which<WG3739> we have preached<WG2097> unto you<WG5213>, let him be<WG2077> accursed<WG331>.


btext:
As<WG5613> we said before<WG4280>, so<WG2532> say I<WG3004> now<WG737> again<WG3825>, If any<WG1536> man preach<WG2097> any other<WG3844> gospel<WG2097> unto you<WG5209> than<WG3844> that<WG3739> ye have received<WG3880>, let him be<WG2077> accursed<WG331>.


btext:
For<WG1063> do I<WG3982> now<WG737> persuade<WG3982> men<WG444>, or<WG2228> God<WG2316>? or<WG2228> do I seek<WG2212> to please<WG700> men<WG444>? for<WG1063> if<WG1487> I<WG700> yet<WG2089> pleased<WG700> men<WG444>, I should<WG302> not<WG3756> be<WG2252> the servant<WG1401> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I certify<WG1107> you<WG5213>, brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> the gospel<WG2098> which<WG3588> was preached<WG2097> of<WG5259> me<WG1700> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> after<WG2596> man<WG444>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> neither<WG3761> received<WG3880> it<WG846> of<WG3844> man<WG444>, neither<WG3777> was I taught<WG1321> it, but<WG235> by<WG1223> the revelation<WG602> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye have heard<WG191> of my<WG1699> conversation<WG391> in time past<WG4218> in<WG1722> the Jews' religion<WG2454>, how that<WG3754> beyond<WG2596> measure<WG5236> I persecuted<WG1377> the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> wasted<WG4199> it<WG846>:


btext:
And<WG2532> profited<WG4298> in<WG1722> the Jews' religion<WG2454> above<WG5228> many<WG4183> my equals<WG4915> in<WG1722> mine own<WG3450> nation<WG1085>, being<WG5225> more exceedingly<WG4056> zealous<WG2207> of the traditions<WG3862> of my<WG3450> fathers<WG3967>. / equals: Gr. equals in years


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3753> it pleased<WG2106> God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> separated<WG873> me<WG3165> from<WG1537> my<WG3450> mother's<WG3384> womb<WG2836>, and<WG2532> called<WG2564> me by<WG1223> his<WG846> grace<WG5485>,


btext:
To reveal<WG601> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>, that<WG2443> I might preach<WG2097> him<WG846> among<WG1722> the heathen<WG1484>; immediately<WG2112> I conferred<WG4323> not<WG3756> with flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> blood<WG129>:


btext:
Neither<WG3761> went I up<WG424> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414> to<WG4314> them which were apostles<WG652> before<WG4253> me<WG1700>; but<WG235> I went<WG565> into<WG1519> Arabia<WG688>, and<WG2532> returned<WG5290> again<WG3825> unto<WG1519> Damascus<WG1154>.


btext:
Then<WG1899> after<WG3326> three<WG5140> years<WG2094> I went up<WG424> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414> to see<WG2477> Peter<WG4074>, and<WG2532> abode<WG1961> with<WG4314> him<WG846> fifteen<WG1178> days<WG2250>. / went up: or, returned


btext:
But<WG1161> other<WG2087> of the apostles<WG652> saw I<WG1492> none<WG3756>, save<WG1508> James<WG2385> the Lord's<WG2962> brother<WG80>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the things which<WG3739> I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, behold<WG2400>, before<WG1799> God<WG2316><WG3754>, I lie<WG5574> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Afterwards<WG1899> I came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the regions<WG2824> of Syria<WG4947> and<WG2532> Cilicia<WG2791>;


btext:
And<WG1161> was<WG2252> unknown<WG50> by face<WG4383> unto the churches<WG1577> of Judaea<WG2449> which<WG3588> were in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
But<WG1161> they had<WG2258> heard<WG191> only<WG3440>, That<WG3754> he which persecuted<WG1377> us<WG2248> in times past<WG4218> now<WG3568> preacheth<WG2097> the faith<WG4102> which<WG3739> once<WG4218> he destroyed<WG4199>.


btext:
Then<WG1899> fourteen<WG1180> years<WG2094> after<WG1223> I went up<WG305> again<WG3825> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414> with<WG3326> Barnabas<WG921>, and took<WG4838> Titus<WG5103> with me<WG4838> also<WG2532>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I went up<WG305> by<WG2596> revelation<WG602>, and<WG2532> communicated<WG394> unto them<WG846> that gospel<WG2098> which<WG3739> I preach<WG2784> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484>, but<WG1161> privately<WG2596><WG2398> to them which were of reputation<WG1380>, lest by any means<WG3381><WG4458> I should run<WG5143>, or<WG2228> had run<WG5143>, in<WG1519> vain<WG2756>. / privately: or, severally


btext:
But<WG235> neither<WG3761> Titus<WG5103>, who<WG3588> was with<WG4862> me<WG1698>, being<WG5607> a Greek<WG1672>, was compelled<WG315> to be circumcised<WG4059>:


btext:
And<WG1161> that because of<WG1223> false brethren<WG5569> unawares brought in<WG3920>, who<WG3748> came in privily<WG3922> to spy out<WG2684> our<WG2257> liberty<WG1657> which<WG3739> we have<WG2192> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, that<WG2443> they might bring<WG2615> us<WG2248> into bondage<WG2615>:


btext:
To whom<WG3739> we gave place<WG1502> by subjection<WG5292>, no, not<WG3761> for<WG4314> an hour<WG5610>; that<WG2443> the truth<WG225> of the gospel<WG2098> might continue<WG1265> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
But<WG1161> of<WG575> these who seemed<WG1380> to be<WG1511> somewhat<WG5100>, (whatsoever<WG3697><WG4218> they were<WG2258>, it maketh<WG1308> no<WG3762> matter<WG1308> to me<WG3427>: God<WG2316> accepteth<WG2983> no<WG3756> man's<WG444> person<WG4383>:) for<WG1063> they who seemed<WG1380> to be somewhat in conference added<WG4323> nothing<WG3762> to me<WG1698>:


btext:
But<WG235> contrariwise<WG5121>, when they saw<WG1492> that<WG3754> the gospel<WG2098> of the uncircumcision<WG203> was committed unto me<WG4100>, as<WG2531> the gospel of the circumcision<WG4061> was unto Peter<WG4074>;


btext:
(For<WG1063> he that wrought effectually<WG1754> in Peter<WG4074> to<WG1519> the apostleship<WG651> of the circumcision<WG4061>, the same<WG2532> was mighty<WG1754> in me<WG1698> toward<WG1519> the Gentiles<WG1484>:)


btext:
And<WG2532> when James<WG2385><WG2532>, Cephas<WG2786>, and<WG2532> John<WG2491>, who<WG3588> seemed<WG1380> to be<WG1511> pillars<WG4769>, perceived<WG1097> the grace<WG5485> that was given<WG1325> unto me<WG3427>, they gave<WG1325> to me<WG1698> and<WG2532> Barnabas<WG921> the right hands<WG1188> of fellowship<WG2842>; that<WG2443> we<WG2249> should go unto<WG1519> the heathen<WG1484>, and<WG1161> they<WG846> unto<WG1519> the circumcision<WG4061>.


btext:
Only<WG3440> they would that<WG2443> we should remember<WG3421> the poor<WG4434>; the same<WG846><WG5124> which<WG3739> I<WG4704> also<WG2532> was forward<WG4704> to do<WG4160>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3753> Peter<WG4074> was come<WG2064> to<WG1519> Antioch<WG490>, I withstood<WG436> him<WG846> to<WG2596> the face<WG4383>, because<WG3754> he was<WG2258> to be blamed<WG2607>.


btext:
For<WG1063> before<WG4253> that certain<WG5100> came<WG2064> from<WG575> James<WG2385>, he did eat<WG4906> with<WG3326> the Gentiles<WG1484>: but<WG1161> when<WG3753> they were come<WG2064>, he withdrew<WG5288> and<WG2532> separated<WG873> himself<WG1438>, fearing<WG5399> them which were of<WG1537> the circumcision<WG4061>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the other<WG3062> Jews<WG2453> dissembled<WG4942> likewise<WG2532> with him<WG846>; insomuch<WG5620> that Barnabas<WG921> also<WG2532> was carried away<WG4879> with their<WG846> dissimulation<WG5272>.


btext:
But<WG235> when<WG3753> I saw<WG1492> that<WG3754> they walked<WG3716> not<WG3756> uprightly<WG3716> according to<WG4314> the truth<WG225> of the gospel<WG2098>, I said<WG2036> unto Peter<WG4074> before<WG1715> them all<WG3956>, If<WG1487> thou<WG4771>, being<WG5225> a Jew<WG2453>, livest<WG2198> after the manner of Gentiles<WG1483>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> as do the Jews<WG2452>, why<WG5101> compellest thou<WG315> the Gentiles<WG1484> to live as do the Jews<WG2450>?


btext:
We<WG2249> who are Jews<WG2453> by nature<WG5449>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> sinners<WG268> of<WG1537> the Gentiles<WG1484>,


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> a man<WG444> is<WG1344> not<WG3756> justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551>, but<WG3362> by<WG1223> the faith<WG4102> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, even<WG2532> we<WG2249> have believed<WG4100> in<WG1519> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, that<WG2443> we might be justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> the faith<WG4102> of Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> by<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551>: for<WG1360> by<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551> shall<WG1344> no<WG3756><WG3956> flesh<WG4561> be justified<WG1344>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487>, while we seek<WG2212> to be justified<WG1344> by<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, we<WG2147> ourselves<WG846> also<WG2532> are found<WG2147> sinners<WG268>, is therefore<WG687> Christ<WG5547> the minister<WG1249> of sin<WG266>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> I build<WG3618> again<WG3825> the things<WG5023> which<WG3739> I destroyed<WG2647>, I make<WG4921> myself<WG1683> a transgressor<WG3848>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> through<WG1223> the law<WG3551> am dead<WG599> to the law<WG3551>, that<WG2443> I might live<WG2198> unto God<WG2316>.


btext:
I am crucified<WG4957> with Christ<WG5547>: nevertheless<WG1161> I live<WG2198>; yet not<WG3765> I<WG1473>, but<WG1161> Christ<WG5547> liveth<WG2198> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>: and<WG1161> the life which<WG3739> I<WG2198> now<WG3568> live<WG2198> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> I live<WG2198> by<WG1722> the faith<WG4102> of the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> loved<WG25> me<WG3165>, and<WG2532> gave<WG3860> himself<WG1438> for<WG5228> me<WG1700>.


btext:
I do<WG114> not<WG3756> frustrate<WG114> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> if<WG1487> righteousness<WG1343> come by<WG1223> the law<WG3551>, then<WG686> Christ<WG5547> is dead<WG599> in vain<WG1432>.


btext:
O<WG5599> foolish<WG453> Galatians<WG1052>, who<WG5101> hath bewitched<WG940> you<WG5209>, that ye should<WG3982> not<WG3361> obey<WG3982> the truth<WG225>, before<WG2596> whose<WG3739> eyes<WG3788> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> hath been evidently set forth<WG4270>, crucified<WG4717> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>?


btext:
This<WG5124> only<WG3440> would<WG2309> I learn<WG3129> of<WG575> you<WG5216>, Received ye<WG2983> the Spirit<WG4151> by<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551>, or<WG2228> by<WG1537> the hearing<WG189> of faith<WG4102>?


btext:
Are ye<WG2075> so<WG3779> foolish<WG453>? having begun<WG1728> in the Spirit<WG4151>, are ye<WG2005> now<WG3568> made perfect<WG2005> by the flesh<WG4561>?


btext:
Have ye suffered<WG3958> so many things<WG5118> in vain<WG1500>? if it be yet<WG1489><WG2532> in vain<WG1500>. / so many: or, so great


btext:
He therefore<WG3767> that ministereth<WG2023> to you<WG5213> the Spirit<WG4151>, and<WG2532> worketh<WG1754> miracles<WG1411> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, doeth he it by<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551>, or<WG2228> by<WG1537> the hearing<WG189> of faith<WG4102>?


btext:
Even as<WG2531> Abraham<WG11> believed<WG4100> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> it was accounted<WG3049> to him<WG846> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>. / accounted: or, imputed


btext:
Know ye<WG1097> therefore<WG686> that<WG3754> they which are of<WG1537> faith<WG4102>, the same<WG3778> are<WG1526> the children<WG5207> of Abraham<WG11>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the scripture<WG1124>, foreseeing<WG4275> that<WG3754> God<WG2316> would justify<WG1344> the heathen<WG1484> through<WG1537> faith<WG4102>, preached before the gospel<WG4283> unto Abraham<WG11>, saying,<WG3754> In<WG1722> thee<WG4671> shall<WG1757> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484> be blessed<WG1757>.


btext:
So then<WG5620> they which be of<WG1537> faith<WG4102> are blessed<WG2127> with<WG4862> faithful<WG4103> Abraham<WG11>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as many as<WG3745> are<WG1526> of<WG1537> the works<WG2041> of the law<WG3551> are<WG1526> under<WG5259> the curse<WG2671>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, Cursed<WG1944> is every one<WG3956> that<WG3739> continueth<WG1696> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956> which<WG3588> are written<WG1125> in<WG1722> the book<WG975> of the law<WG3551> to do<WG4160> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> that<WG3754> no man<WG3762> is justified<WG1344> by<WG1722> the law<WG3551> in the sight<WG3844> of God<WG2316>, it is evident<WG1212>: for<WG3754>, The just<WG1342> shall live<WG2198> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the law<WG3551> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> faith<WG4102>: but<WG235>, The man<WG444> that doeth<WG4160> them<WG846> shall live<WG2198> in<WG1722> them<WG846>.


btext:
Christ<WG5547> hath redeemed<WG1805> us<WG2248> from<WG1537> the curse<WG2671> of the law<WG3551>, being made<WG1096> a curse<WG2671> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, Cursed<WG1944> is every one<WG3956> that hangeth<WG2910> on<WG1909> a tree<WG3586>:


btext:
That<WG2443> the blessing<WG2129> of Abraham<WG11> might come<WG1096> on<WG1519> the Gentiles<WG1484> through<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>; that<WG2443> we might receive<WG2983> the promise<WG1860> of the Spirit<WG4151> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, I speak<WG3004> after the manner of<WG2596> men<WG444>; Though it be but<WG3676> a man's<WG444> covenant<WG1242>, yet if it be confirmed<WG2964>, no man<WG3762> disannulleth<WG114>, or<WG2228> addeth thereto<WG1928>. / covenant: or, testament


btext:
Now<WG1161> to Abraham<WG11> and<WG2532> his<WG846> seed<WG4690> were<WG4483> the promises<WG1860> made<WG4483>. He saith<WG3004> not<WG3756>, And<WG2532> to seeds<WG4690>, as<WG5613> of<WG1909> many<WG4183>; but<WG235> as<WG5613> of<WG1909> one<WG1520>, And<WG2532> to thy<WG4675> seed<WG4690>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
And<WG1161> this<WG5124> I say<WG3004>, that the covenant<WG1242>, that was confirmed before<WG4300> of<WG5259> God<WG2316> in<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>, the law<WG3551>, which was<WG1096> four hundred<WG5071> and<WG2532> thirty<WG5144> years<WG2094> after<WG3326>, cannot<WG3756> disannul<WG208>, that<WG1519> it should make<WG2673> the promise<WG1860> of none effect<WG2673>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the inheritance<WG2817> be of<WG1537> the law<WG3551>, it is no more<WG3765> of<WG1537> promise<WG1860>: but<WG1161> God<WG2316> gave<WG5483> it to Abraham<WG11> by<WG1223> promise<WG1860>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5101> then<WG3767> serveth the law<WG3551>? It was added<WG4369> because of<WG5484> transgressions<WG3847>, till<WG891><WG3739> the seed<WG4690> should come<WG2064> to whom<WG3739> the promise was made<WG1861>; and it was ordained<WG1299> by<WG1223> angels<WG32> in<WG1722> the hand<WG5495> of a mediator<WG3316>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> a mediator<WG3316> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> a mediator of one<WG1520>, but<WG1161> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> one<WG1520>.


btext:
Is the law<WG3551> then<WG3767> against<WG2596> the promises<WG1860> of God<WG2316>? God forbid<WG3361><WG1096>: for<WG1063> if<WG1487> there had been<WG1325> a law<WG3551> given<WG1325> which<WG3588> could<WG1410> have given life<WG2227>, verily<WG3689> righteousness<WG1343> should<WG302> have been<WG2258> by<WG1537> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
But<WG235> the scripture<WG1124> hath concluded<WG4788> all<WG3956> under<WG5259> sin<WG266>, that<WG2443> the promise<WG1860> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> might be given<WG1325> to them that believe<WG4100>.


btext:
But<WG1161> before<WG4253> faith<WG4102> came<WG2064>, we were kept<WG5432> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, shut up<WG4788> unto<WG1519> the faith<WG4102> which should afterwards<WG3195> be revealed<WG601>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> the law<WG3551> was<WG1096> our<WG2257> schoolmaster<WG3807> to bring us unto<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>, that<WG2443> we might be justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
But<WG1161> after that faith<WG4102> is come<WG2064>, we are<WG2070> no longer<WG2089><WG3765> under<WG5259> a schoolmaster<WG3807>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye are<WG2075> all<WG3956> the children<WG5207> of God<WG2316> by<WG1223> faith<WG4102> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as many of you as<WG3745> have been baptized<WG907> into<WG1519> Christ<WG5547> have put on<WG1746> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
There is<WG1762> neither<WG3756> Jew<WG2453> nor<WG3761> Greek<WG1672>, there is<WG1762> neither<WG3756> bond<WG1401> nor<WG3761> free<WG1658>, there is<WG1762> neither<WG3756> male<WG730> nor<WG2532> female<WG2338>: for<WG1063> ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> all<WG3956> one<WG1520> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye<WG5210> be Christ's<WG5547>, then<WG686> are ye<WG2075> Abraham's<WG11> seed<WG4690>, and<WG2532> heirs<WG2818> according<WG2596> to the promise<WG1860>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> I say<WG3004>, That the heir<WG2818>, as long as<WG1909><WG3745><WG5550> he is<WG2076> a child<WG3516>, differeth<WG1308> nothing<WG3762> from a servant<WG1401>, though he be<WG5607> lord<WG2962> of all<WG3956>;


btext:
But<WG235> is<WG2076> under<WG5259> tutors<WG2012> and<WG2532> governors<WG3623> until<WG891> the time appointed<WG4287> of the father<WG3962>.


btext:
Even<WG2532> so<WG3779> we<WG2249>, when<WG3753> we were<WG2258> children<WG3516>, were<WG2258> in bondage<WG1402> under<WG5259> the elements<WG4747> of the world<WG2889>: / elements: or, rudiments


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3753> the fulness<WG4138> of the time<WG5550> was come<WG2064>, God<WG2316> sent forth<WG1821> his<WG846> Son<WG5207>, made<WG1096> of<WG1537> a woman<WG1135>, made<WG1096> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>,


btext:
To<WG2443> redeem<WG1805> them that were under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, that<WG2443> we might receive<WG618> the adoption of sons<WG5206>.


btext:
And<WG1161> because<WG3754> ye are<WG2075> sons<WG5207>, God<WG2316> hath sent forth<WG1821> the Spirit<WG4151> of his<WG846> Son<WG5207> into<WG1519> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, crying<WG2896>, Abba<WG5>, Father<WG3962>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> thou art<WG1488> no more<WG3765> a servant<WG1401>, but<WG235> a son<WG5207>; and<WG1161> if<WG1487> a son<WG5207>, then<WG2532> an heir<WG2818> of God<WG2316> through<WG1223> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG235> then<WG5119><WG3303>, when ye knew<WG1492> not<WG3756> God<WG2316>, ye did service<WG1398> unto them which by nature<WG5449> are<WG5607> no<WG3361> gods<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3568>, after that ye have known<WG1097> God<WG2316>, or<WG1161> rather<WG3123> are known<WG1097> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>, how<WG4459> turn ye<WG1994> again<WG3825> to<WG1909> the weak<WG772> and<WG2532> beggarly<WG4434> elements<WG4747>, whereunto<WG3739> ye desire<WG2309> again<WG3825><WG509> to be in bondage<WG1398>? / turn ye again: or, turn ye back / elements: or, rudiments


btext:
Ye observe<WG3906> days<WG2250>, and<WG2532> months<WG3376>, and<WG2532> times<WG2540>, and<WG2532> years<WG1763>.


btext:
I am afraid<WG5399> of you<WG5209>, lest<WG3381><WG4458> I have bestowed<WG2872> upon<WG1519> you<WG5209> labour<WG2872> in vain<WG1500>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, I beseech<WG1189> you<WG5216>, be<WG1096> as<WG5613> I<WG1473> am; for<WG3754> I<WG2504> am as<WG5613> ye<WG5210> are: ye have not injured<WG91> me<WG3165> at all<WG3762>.


btext:
<WG1161> Ye know<WG1492> how<WG3754> through<WG1223> infirmity<WG769> of the flesh<WG4561> I preached the gospel<WG2097> unto you<WG5213> at the first<WG4386>.


btext:
And<WG2532> my<WG3450> temptation<WG3986> which was in<WG1722> my<WG3450> flesh<WG4561> ye despised<WG1848> not<WG3756>, nor<WG3761> rejected<WG1609>; but<WG235> received<WG1209> me<WG3165> as<WG5613> an angel<WG32> of God<WG2316>, even as<WG5613> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Where<WG5101> is<WG2258> then<WG3767> the blessedness<WG3108> ye<WG5216> spake of? for<WG1063> I bear<WG3140> you<WG5213> record<WG3140>, that<WG3754>, if<WG1487> it had been possible<WG1415>, ye would have plucked out<WG1846> your<WG5216> own eyes<WG3788>, and have given them<WG302><WG1325> to me<WG3427>. / Where…: or, What was then


btext:
Am I<WG1096> therefore<WG5620> become<WG1096> your<WG5216> enemy<WG2190>, because I tell<WG226> you<WG5213> the truth<WG226>?


btext:
They zealously affect<WG2206> you<WG5209>, but not<WG3756> well<WG2573>; yea<WG235>, they would<WG2309> exclude<WG1576> you<WG5209>, that<WG2443> ye might affect<WG2206> them<WG846>. / exclude you: or, exclude us


btext:
But<WG1161> it is good<WG2570> to be zealously affected<WG2206> always<WG3842> in<WG1722> a good<WG2570> thing, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> only<WG3440> when<WG1722> I<WG3165> am present<WG3918> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
My<WG3450> little children<WG5040>, of whom<WG3739> I travail in birth<WG5605> again<WG3825> until<WG891><WG3739> Christ<WG5547> be formed<WG3445> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>,


btext:
<WG1161> I desire<WG2309> to be present<WG3918> with<WG4314> you<WG5209> now<WG737>, and<WG2532> to change<WG236> my<WG3450> voice<WG5456>; for<WG3754> I stand in doubt<WG639> of<WG1722> you<WG5213>. / I stand…: or, I am perplexed for you / I stand…: or, I am perplexed for you


btext:
Tell<WG3004> me<WG3427>, ye that desire<WG2309> to be<WG1511> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>, do ye<WG191> not<WG3756> hear<WG191> the law<WG3551>?


btext:
For<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, that<WG3754> Abraham<WG11> had<WG2192> two<WG1417> sons<WG5207>, the one<WG1520> by<WG1537> a bondmaid<WG3814><WG2532>, the other<WG1520> by<WG1537> a freewoman<WG1658>.


btext:
But<WG235> he<WG3303> who was of<WG1537> the bondwoman<WG3814> was born<WG1080> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>; but<WG1161> he of<WG1537> the freewoman<WG1658> was by<WG1223> promise<WG1860>.


btext:
Which things<WG3748> are<WG2076> an allegory<WG238>: for<WG1063> these<WG3778> are<WG1526> the two<WG1417> covenants<WG1242>; the one<WG3391><WG3303> from<WG575> the mount<WG3735> Sinai<WG4614>, which gendereth<WG1080> to<WG1519> bondage<WG1397>, which<WG3748> is<WG2076> Agar<WG28>. / covenants: or, testaments / Sinai: Gr. Sina


btext:
For<WG1063> this Agar<WG28> is<WG2076> mount<WG3735> Sinai<WG4614> in<WG1722> Arabia<WG688>, and<WG1161> answereth<WG4960> to Jerusalem<WG2419> which<WG3588> now is<WG3568>, and<WG1161> is in bondage<WG1398> with<WG3326> her<WG846> children<WG5043>. / answereth to: or, is in the same rank with


btext:
But<WG1161> Jerusalem<WG2419> which is above<WG507> is<WG2076> free<WG1658>, which<WG3748> is<WG2076> the mother<WG3384> of us<WG2257> all<WG3956>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, Rejoice<WG2165>, thou barren<WG4723> that bearest<WG5088> not<WG3756>; break forth<WG4486> and<WG2532> cry<WG994>, thou that travailest<WG5605> not<WG3756>: for<WG3754> the desolate<WG2048> hath many more<WG4183> children<WG5043> than<WG3123><WG2228> she which hath<WG2192> an husband<WG435>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> we<WG2249>, brethren<WG80>, as<WG2596> Isaac<WG2464> was<WG2596>, are<WG2070> the children<WG5043> of promise<WG1860>.


btext:
But<WG235> as<WG5618> then<WG5119> he that was born<WG1080> after<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561> persecuted<WG1377> him that was born after<WG2596> the Spirit<WG4151>, even<WG2532> so<WG3779> it is now<WG3568>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG235> what<WG5101> saith<WG3004> the scripture<WG1124>? Cast out<WG1544> the bondwoman<WG3814> and<WG2532> her<WG846> son<WG5207>: for<WG1063> the son<WG5207> of the bondwoman<WG3814> shall<WG2816> not<WG3364> be heir<WG2816> with<WG3326> the son<WG5207> of the freewoman<WG1658>.


btext:
So then<WG686>, brethren<WG80>, we are<WG2070> not<WG3756> children<WG5043> of the bondwoman<WG3814>, but<WG235> of the free<WG1658>.


btext:
Stand fast<WG4739> therefore<WG3767> in the liberty<WG1657> wherewith<WG3739> Christ<WG5547> hath made<WG1659> us<WG2248> free<WG1659>, and<WG2532> be<WG1758> not<WG3361> entangled<WG1758> again<WG3825> with the yoke<WG2218> of bondage<WG1397>.


btext:
Behold<WG2396>, I<WG1473> Paul<WG3972> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG3754> if<WG1437> ye be circumcised<WG4059>, Christ<WG5547> shall profit<WG5623> you<WG5209> nothing<WG3762>.


btext:
For<WG1161> I testify<WG3143> again<WG3825> to every<WG3956> man<WG444> that is circumcised<WG4059>, that<WG3754> he is<WG2076> a debtor<WG3781> to do<WG4160> the whole<WG3650> law<WG3551>.


btext:
Christ<WG5547> is become of no effect unto you<WG575><WG2673>, whosoever of you<WG3748> are justified<WG1344> by<WG1722> the law<WG3551>; ye are fallen from<WG1601> grace<WG5485>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we<WG2249> through the Spirit<WG4151> wait for<WG553> the hope<WG1680> of righteousness<WG1343> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
For<WG1063> in<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> neither<WG3777> circumcision<WG4061> availeth<WG2480> any thing<WG5100>, nor<WG3777> uncircumcision<WG203>; but<WG235> faith<WG4102> which worketh<WG1754> by<WG1223> love<WG26>.


btext:
Ye did run<WG5143> well<WG2573>; who<WG5101> did hinder<WG348><WG1465> you<WG5209> that ye should<WG3982> not<WG3361> obey<WG3982> the truth<WG225>? / hinder you: or, drive you back


btext:
I<WG1473> have confidence<WG3982> in<WG1519> you<WG5209> through<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, that<WG3754> ye will be<WG5426> none<WG3762> otherwise<WG243> minded<WG5426>: but<WG1161> he that troubleth<WG5015> you<WG5209> shall bear<WG941> his judgment<WG2917>, whosoever<WG3748> he be<WG302><WG5600>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I<WG1473>, brethren<WG80>, if<WG1487> I<WG2784> yet<WG2089> preach<WG2784> circumcision<WG4061>, why<WG5101> do I<WG1377> yet<WG2089> suffer persecution<WG1377>? then<WG686> is<WG2673> the offence<WG4625> of the cross<WG4716> ceased<WG2673>.


btext:
For<WG1063>, brethren<WG80>, ye<WG5210> have been called<WG2564> unto<WG1909> liberty<WG1657>; only<WG3440> use not<WG3361> liberty<WG1657> for<WG1519> an occasion<WG874> to the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG235> by<WG1223> love<WG26> serve<WG1398> one another<WG240>.


btext:
For<WG1063> all<WG3956> the law<WG3551> is fulfilled<WG4137> in<WG1722> one<WG1520> word<WG3056>, even in<WG1722> this; Thou shalt love<WG25> thy<WG4675> neighbour<WG4139> as<WG5613> thyself<WG1438>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye bite<WG1143> and<WG2532> devour<WG2719> one another<WG240>, take heed<WG991> that ye be<WG335> not<WG3361> consumed<WG355> one<WG240> of<WG5259> another<WG240>.


btext:
This I say<WG3004> then<WG1161>, Walk<WG4043> in the Spirit<WG4151>, and<WG2532> ye shall<WG5055> not<WG3364> fulfil<WG5055> the lust<WG1939> of the flesh<WG4561>. / ye…: or, fulfil not


btext:
For<WG1063> the flesh<WG4561> lusteth<WG1937> against<WG2596> the Spirit<WG4151>, and<WG1161> the Spirit<WG4151> against<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>: and<WG1161> these<WG5023> are contrary<WG480> the one to the other<WG240>: so that<WG2443> ye cannot<WG3363> do<WG4160> the things<WG5023> that<WG3739><WG302> ye would<WG2309>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye be led<WG71> of the Spirit<WG4151>, ye are<WG2075> not<WG3756> under<WG5259> the law<WG3551>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the works<WG2041> of the flesh<WG4561> are<WG2076> manifest<WG5318>, which<WG3748> are<WG2076> these; Adultery<WG3430>, fornication<WG4202>, uncleanness<WG167>, lasciviousness<WG766>,


btext:
Idolatry<WG1495>, witchcraft<WG5331>, hatred<WG2189>, variance<WG2054>, emulations<WG2205>, wrath<WG2372>, strife<WG2052>, seditions<WG1370>, heresies<WG139>,


btext:
Envyings<WG5355>, murders<WG5408>, drunkenness<WG3178>, revellings<WG2970>, and<WG2532> such<WG5125> like<WG3664>: of the which<WG3739> I tell<WG4302> you<WG5213> before<WG4302>, as<WG2531> I have<WG4277> also<WG2532> told you in time past<WG4277>, that<WG3754> they which do<WG4238> such things<WG5108> shall<WG2816> not<WG3756> inherit<WG2816> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the fruit<WG2590> of the Spirit<WG4151> is<WG2076> love<WG26>, joy<WG5479>, peace<WG1515>, longsuffering<WG3115>, gentleness<WG5544>, goodness<WG19>, faith<WG4102>,


btext:
Meekness<WG4236>, temperance<WG1466>: against<WG2596> such<WG5108> there is<WG2076> no<WG3756> law<WG3551>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that are<WG3588> Christ's<WG5547> have crucified<WG4717> the flesh<WG4561> with<WG4862> the affections<WG3804> and<WG2532> lusts<WG1939>. / affections: or, passions


btext:
If<WG1487> we live<WG2198> in the Spirit<WG4151>, let us<WG4748> also<WG2532> walk<WG4748> in the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
Let us<WG1096> not<WG3361> be<WG1096> desirous of vain glory<WG2755>, provoking<WG4292> one another<WG240>, envying<WG5354> one another<WG240>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, if<WG1437><WG2532> a man<WG444> be overtaken<WG4301> in<WG1722> a<WG5100> fault<WG3900>, ye<WG5210> which<WG3588> are spiritual<WG4152>, restore<WG2675> such an one<WG5108> in<WG1722> the spirit<WG4151> of meekness<WG4236>; considering<WG4648> thyself<WG4572>, lest<WG3361> thou<WG4771> also<WG2532> be tempted<WG3985>. / if: or, although


btext:
Bear ye<WG941> one another's<WG240> burdens<WG922>, and<WG2532> so<WG3779> fulfil<WG378> the law<WG3551> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if a man<WG1536> think himself<WG1380> to be<WG1511> something<WG5100>, when he is<WG5607> nothing<WG3367>, he deceiveth<WG5422> himself<WG1438>.


btext:
But<WG1161> let<WG1381> every man<WG1538> prove<WG1381> his own<WG1438> work<WG2041>, and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall he have<WG2192> rejoicing<WG2745> in<WG1519> himself<WG1438> alone<WG3441>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> in<WG1519> another<WG2087>.


btext:
Let<WG1161> him that is taught<WG2727> in the word<WG3056> communicate<WG2841> unto him that teacheth<WG2727> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> good things<WG18>.


btext:
Be<WG4105> not<WG3361> deceived<WG4105>; God<WG2316> is<WG3456> not<WG3756> mocked<WG3456>: for<WG1063> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> a man<WG444> soweth<WG4687>, that<WG5124> shall he<WG2325> also<WG2532> reap<WG2325>.


btext:
For<WG3754> he that soweth<WG4687> to<WG1519> his<WG1438> flesh<WG4561> shall<WG2325> of<WG1537> the flesh<WG4561> reap<WG2325> corruption<WG5356>; but<WG1161> he that soweth<WG4687> to<WG1519> the Spirit<WG4151> shall<WG2325> of<WG1537> the Spirit<WG4151> reap<WG2325> life<WG2222> everlasting<WG166>.


btext:
And<WG1161> let us<WG1573> not<WG3361> be weary<WG1573> in well<WG2570> doing<WG4160>: for<WG1063> in due<WG2398> season<WG2540> we shall reap<WG2325>, if we faint<WG1590> not<WG3361>.


btext:
As<WG5613> we have<WG2192> therefore<WG686><WG3767> opportunity<WG2540>, let us do<WG2038> good<WG18> unto<WG4314> all<WG3956> men, especially<WG1161><WG3122> unto<WG4314> them who are of the household<WG3609> of faith<WG4102>.


btext:
Ye see<WG1492> how large<WG4080> a letter<WG1121> I have written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> with mine own<WG1699> hand<WG5495>.


btext:
As many as<WG3745> desire<WG2309> to make a fair shew<WG2146> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, they<WG3778> constrain<WG315> you<WG5209> to be circumcised<WG4059>; only<WG3440> lest<WG3363> they should suffer persecution<WG1377> for the cross<WG4716> of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063> neither<WG3761> they themselves<WG846> who are circumcised<WG4059> keep<WG5442> the law<WG3551>; but<WG235> desire<WG2309> to have<WG4059> you<WG5209> circumcised<WG4059>, that<WG2443> they may glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> your<WG5212> flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
But<WG1161> God forbid<WG3361><WG1096> that I<WG1698> should glory<WG2744>, save<WG1508> in<WG1722> the cross<WG4716> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> the world<WG2889> is crucified<WG4717> unto me<WG1698>, and I<WG2504> unto the world<WG2889>. / by whom: or, whereby


btext:
For<WG1063> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> neither<WG3777> circumcision<WG4061> availeth<WG2480> any thing<WG5100>, nor<WG3777> uncircumcision<WG203>, but<WG235> a new<WG2537> creature<WG2937>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as many as<WG3745> walk<WG4748> according to<WG2583> this<WG5129> rule<WG2583>, peace<WG1515> be on<WG1909> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> mercy<WG1656>, and<WG2532> upon<WG1909> the Israel<WG2474> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
From henceforth<WG3064> let<WG3930> no man<WG3367> trouble<WG3930> me<WG2873><WG3427>: for<WG1063> I<WG1473> bear<WG941> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> body<WG4983> the marks<WG4742> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, the grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> your<WG5216> spirit<WG4151>. Amen<WG281>.  / To <i>the</i> Galatians written from Rome.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> by<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, to the saints<WG40> which are<WG5607> at<WG1722> Ephesus<WG2181>, and<WG2532> to the faithful<WG4103> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>:


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be to you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> from the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Blessed<WG2128> be the God<WG2316> and<WG2532> Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3588> hath blessed<WG2127> us<WG2248> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> spiritual<WG4152> blessings<WG2129> in<WG1722> heavenly<WG2032> places in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>: / places: or, things


btext:
According as<WG2531> he hath chosen<WG1586> us<WG2248> in<WG1722> him<WG846> before<WG4253> the foundation<WG2602> of the world<WG2889>, that we<WG2248> should be<WG1511> holy<WG40> and<WG2532> without blame<WG299> before<WG2714> him<WG846> in<WG1722> love<WG26>:


btext:
Having predestinated<WG4309> us<WG2248> unto<WG1519> the adoption of children<WG5206> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> to<WG1519> himself<WG846>, according<WG2596> to the good pleasure<WG2107> of his<WG846> will<WG2307>,


btext:
To<WG1519> the praise<WG1868> of the glory<WG1391> of his<WG846> grace<WG5485>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739> he hath made<WG5487> us<WG2248> accepted<WG5487> in<WG1722> the beloved<WG25>.


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> we have<WG2192> redemption<WG629> through<WG1223> his<WG846> blood<WG129>, the forgiveness<WG859> of sins<WG3900>, according<WG2596> to the riches<WG4149> of his<WG846> grace<WG5485>;


btext:
Wherein<WG3739> he hath abounded<WG4052> toward<WG1519> us<WG2248> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> wisdom<WG4678> and<WG2532> prudence<WG5428>;


btext:
Having made known<WG1107> unto us<WG2254> the mystery<WG3466> of his<WG846> will<WG2307>, according to<WG2596> his<WG846> good pleasure<WG2107> which<WG3739> he hath purposed<WG4388> in<WG1722> himself<WG846>:


btext:
That in<WG1519> the dispensation<WG3622> of the fulness<WG4138> of times<WG2540> he might gather together in one<WG346> all things<WG3956> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, both<WG5037> which<WG3588> are in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, and<WG2532> which<WG3588> are on<WG1909> earth<WG1093>; even in<WG1722> him<WG846>: / heaven: Gr. the heavens


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> we have obtained an inheritance<WG2820>, being predestinated<WG4309> according to<WG2596> the purpose<WG4286> of him who worketh<WG1754> all things<WG3956> after<WG2596> the counsel<WG1012> of his own<WG846> will<WG2307>:


btext:
That<WG1519> we<WG2248> should be<WG1511> to<WG1519> the praise<WG1868> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391>, who<WG3588> first trusted<WG4276> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>. / trusted: or, hoped


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> trusted, after that ye heard<WG191> the word<WG3056> of truth<WG225>, the gospel<WG2098> of your<WG5216> salvation<WG4991>: in<WG1722> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> after that ye believed<WG4100>, ye were sealed with<WG4972> that holy<WG40> Spirit<WG4151> of promise<WG1860>,


btext:
Which<WG3739> is<WG2076> the earnest<WG728> of our<WG2257> inheritance<WG2817> until<WG1519> the redemption<WG629> of the purchased possession<WG4047>, unto<WG1519> the praise<WG1868> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124> I also<WG2504>, after I heard<WG191> of<WG2596> your<WG5209> faith<WG4102> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> love<WG26> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> the saints<WG40>,


btext:
Cease<WG3973> not<WG3756> to give thanks<WG2168> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>, making<WG4160> mention<WG3417> of you<WG5216> in<WG1909> my<WG3450> prayers<WG4335>;


btext:
That<WG2443> the God<WG2316> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, the Father<WG3962> of glory<WG1391>, may give<WG1325> unto you<WG5213> the spirit<WG4151> of wisdom<WG4678> and<WG2532> revelation<WG602> in<WG1722> the knowledge<WG1922> of him<WG846>: / in…: or, for the acknowledgement


btext:
The eyes<WG3788> of your<WG5216> understanding<WG1271> being enlightened<WG5461>; that<WG1519> ye<WG5209> may know<WG1492> what<WG5101> is<WG2076> the hope<WG1680> of his<WG846> calling<WG2821>, and<WG2532> what<WG5101> the riches<WG4149> of the glory<WG1391> of his<WG846> inheritance<WG2817> in<WG1722> the saints<WG40>,


btext:
And<WG2532> what<WG5101> is the exceeding<WG5235> greatness<WG3174> of his<WG846> power<WG1411> to<WG1519> us-ward<WG2248> who<WG3588> believe<WG4100>, according to<WG2596> the working<WG1753> of his<WG846> mighty<WG2479> power<WG2904>, / his mighty power: Gr. the might of his power


btext:
Which<WG3739> he wrought<WG1754> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, when he raised<WG1453> him<WG846> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> set<WG2523> him at<WG1722> his own<WG846> right hand<WG1188> in<WG1722> the heavenly<WG2032> places,


btext:
Far above<WG5231> all<WG3956> principality<WG746>, and<WG2532> power<WG1849>, and<WG2532> might<WG1411>, and<WG2532> dominion<WG2963>, and<WG2532> every<WG3956> name<WG3686> that is named<WG3687>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> world<WG165>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> that which is to come<WG3195>:


btext:
And<WG2532> hath put<WG5293> all<WG3956> things under<WG5259> his<WG846> feet<WG4228>, and<WG2532> gave<WG1325> him<WG846> to be the head<WG2776> over<WG5228> all<WG3956> things to the church<WG1577>,


