Study Desk

For the scripture says to Pharaoh, "I have raised you up for the very purpose of showing my power in you, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth."

let their eyes be darkened so that they cannot see, and bend their backs for ever."

You will say, "Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in."

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that from Jerusalem and as far round as Illyr'icum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ,

so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.

For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I would have you wise as to what is good and guileless as to what is evil;

so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ;

so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.

Already you are filled! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you!

So that he who marries his betrothed does well; and he who refrains from marriage will do better.

But when we are judged by the Lord, we are chastened so that we may not be condemned along with the world.

Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless some one interprets, so that the church may be edified.

For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged;

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come.

and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may speed me on my journey, wherever I go.

who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to many prayers.

Because I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a double pleasure;