And when I was present with you, and in want, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

But he is of one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desires, even that he does.

If others be partakers of this right over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this right; but endure all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

For I am in a strait between two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Only let your manner of life be as it becomes the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will boast also.

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer them who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

Your glorying is not good. Know you not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

But God forbid that I should glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.