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Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

…to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:

…because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

…because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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.

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.

I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.”

Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”

He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

…do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness,

…where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.

As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”

God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”

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.”

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

…saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”

Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second.

You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

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

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

…because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.

If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom.

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom.

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.

Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes.

Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes.

Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.

Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.

Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.

You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

…so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

…now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

…now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.

Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.