And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were p
Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come
I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he
You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifyi
“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
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