Study Desk

Now finish doing it, so that your eagerness to undertake it may be matched by its completion, in keeping with what you have.

At the present time, your surplus fills their need, so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things are fair.

Now I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter may not prove to be an idle boast, and so that you may stand ready, just as I said.2 Corinthians 8:6,17-18,22;">[xr]

Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.Proverbs 11:24-25; 28:27; Philippians 4:19;">[xr]

Did I commit a sin when I humbled myself by proclaiming to you the gospel of God free of charge, so that you could be exalted?Acts 18:3; 1 Corinthians 9:6,12; 2 Corinthians 10:1;">[xr]

I will say it again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you do, then treat me like a fool so that I can also boast a little.2 Corinthians 11:1;">[xr]

To keep me from becoming conceited because of the exceptional nature of these revelations, a thornstake">[fn] was given to me and placed in my body.was given to me in the flesh">[fn] It was Satan's messenger to keep on tormenting me so that I would not become conceited.Job 1:2:7; Ezekiel 28:24; Luke 13:16; Galatians 4:13-14;">[xr]

but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, for my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.2 Corinthians 11:30; 1 Peter 4:14;">[xr]

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong - not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.2 Corinthians 6:9;">[xr]

to reveal his Son to me so that I might proclaim him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with another human beingwith flesh and blood">[fn] at any time,Matthew 16:17; Acts 9:15; 22:21; 26:17-18; Romans 11:13; 1 Corinthians 15:50; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 3:8; 6:12;">[xr]

However, false brothers were secretly brought in. They slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus so that they might enslave us.Acts 15:1,24; Acts 15:1,24, 2 Corinthians 11:20,26; Galatians 3:25;">[xr]

But we did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might always remain with you.Galatians 2:14; 3:1; 4:16;">[xr]

yet we know that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ.by faith in Jesus Christ">[fn] We, too, have believed in Christ Jesus so that we might be justified by the faith of Christby faith in Christ">[fn] and not by the works of the law, for no human beingno flesh">[fn] will be justified by the works of the law.Psalm 143:2; Acts 13:38-39; Romans 1:17; 8:3; Galatians 3:11,24; Hebrews 7:18-19;">[xr]

For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ.Romans 6:11,14; 8:2; 2 Corinthians 5:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 4:2;">[xr]

This happenedThis happened">[fn] in order that the blessing promised tothe blessing of">[fn] Abraham would come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that we might receive the promised Spiritthe promise of the Spirit">[fn] through faith.Isaiah 32:15; 44:3; Jeremiah 31:33; 32:40; Ezekiel 11:19; 36:27; Joel 2:28-29; Zechariah 12:10; John 7:39; Acts 2:33; Romans 4:9,16;">[xr]

But the Scripture has put everything under the power of sin, so that what was promised by the faithfulness of Christby faith in Christ">[fn] might be given to those who believe.Romans 3:9,19, 23; 11:32; Galatians 3:8;">[xr]

And so the law was our guardian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith.Matthew 5:17; Acts 13:39; Romans 10:4; Galatians 2:16; Colossians 2:17; Hebrews 9:9-10;">[xr]

in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as his children.Matthew 20:28; John 1:12; Galatians 3:13,26; Ephesians 1:5,7; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:18-19;">[xr]

These peopleThey">[fn] are devoted to you, but not in a good way. They want you to avoid me so that you will be devoted to them.Romans 10:2; 1 Corinthians 11:2;">[xr]

Indeed, I wish I were with you right now so that I could change the tone of my voice, because I am completely baffled by you!