Monthly Archives: December 2011

1. Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago–whether in the body I do not know, or … Continue reading →

1. I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me. 2. For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that … Continue reading →

1. Now I, Paul, myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ–I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent! 2. I ask that when I am present I {need} not … Continue reading →

1. For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints; 2. for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, {namely,} that Achaia has been prepared since last … Continue reading →

1. Now, brethren, we {wish to} make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, 2. that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed … Continue reading →

1. Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2. Make room for us {in your hearts;} we wronged no one, we corrupted no one, … Continue reading →

1. And working together {with Him,} we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain– 2. for He says, “AT THE ACCEPTABLE TIME I LISTENED TO YOU, AND ON THE DAY OF SALVATION I HELPED YOU. … Continue reading →

1. For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2. For indeed in this {house} we groan, … Continue reading →

1. Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, 2. but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the … Continue reading →

1. Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you? 2. You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3. being manifested … Continue reading →