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Isn't he really speaking on our behalf? Yes, this was written on our behalf, because the one who plows should plow in hope, and the one who threshes should thresh in hope of sharing in the crop.2 Timothy 2:6;">[xr]

Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body, because all of us partake of the one loaf.Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:27;">[xr]

However, if someone says to you, "This was offered in sacrifice," don't eat it, both out of consideration for the one who told you and because of conscience.Deuteronomy 10:14; Psalm 24:1; 1 Corinthians 8:10,12; 10:26;">[xr]

If I eat with thankfulness, why should I be denounced because of what I am thankful for?Romans 14:6; 1 Timothy 4:3-4;">[xr]

A man should not cover his own head, because he exists as God's image and glory. But the woman is man's glory.Genesis 1:26-27; 5:1; 9:6;">[xr]

This is why a woman should have authority over her own head: because of the angels.Genesis 24:65; Ecclesiastes 5:6;">[xr]

For the person who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands him, because he is speaking secrets in the Spirit.with his spirit">[fn]Acts 2:4; 10:46;">[xr]

For I am the least of the apostles and not even fit to be called an apostle because I persecuted God's church.Acts 8:3; 9:1; Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 3:8; Philippians 3:6; 1 Timothy 1:13;">[xr]

In addition, we are found to be false witnesses about God because we testified on God's behalf that he raised Christ - whom he did not raise if in fact it is true that the dead are not raised.Acts 2:24,32; 13:30;">[xr]

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that your work isn't wasted in the Lord.1 Corinthians 3:8; 2 Peter 3:14;">[xr]

I do not want to see you now just in passing, because I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord permits.Acts 18:21; 1 Corinthians 4:19; James 4:15;">[xr]

because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me.Acts 14:27; 19:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3; Revelation 3:8;">[xr]

Therefore, no one should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, because I am expecting him along with the brothers.Acts 15:33; 1 Timothy 4:12;">[xr]

I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus came here, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.2 Corinthians 11:9; Philippians 2:30;">[xr]

Our hope for you is unshaken, because we know that as you share our sufferings, you also share our comfort.Romans 8:17; 2 Timothy 2:12;">[xr]

as you also help us by your prayers on our behalf. Then prayers of thanksgiving will be uttered by many people on our behalf because of the favor shown us through the prayers of many.Romans 15:30; 2 Corinthians 4:15; Philippians 1:19;">[xr]

It was because of this confidence that I planned to come to you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.Romans 1:11; 1 Corinthians 4:19;">[xr]

It is not that we are trying to lord it over your faith. On the contrary, we are workers with you to promote your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith.Romans 11:20; 1 Corinthians 3:5; 15:1; 1 Peter 5:3;">[xr]

But my spirit could not find any relief, because I couldn't find Titus, my brother. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.2 Corinthians 7:5-6;">[xr]

who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written textwhat is written">[fn] brings death, but the Spirit gives life.Jeremiah 31:31; Matthew 26:28; John 6:63; Romans 2:27,29; 3:20; 4:15; 8:2; 1 Corinthians 3:5; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18; Galatians 3:10; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:25,29; 1 Timothy 1:11-12; 2 Timothy 1:11; Hebrews 8:6,8;">[xr]