because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accom
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as t
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding,
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by t
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed
I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedie
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew,
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will b
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privatel
When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper o
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but t
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will pr
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope
on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death.
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.
We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowl
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stum
as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be s
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Chri
But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to y
I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.
Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out wha