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I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

…and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

…who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

…so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,

…and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

…rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands.

And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

…so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,

And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.

Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

…if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

…if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

…how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor

…and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.

…and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.

And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”

Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”

During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him

…and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

…and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.

But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.

…but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

…so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.

By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

…even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.

By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.