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Christ has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom.has set us free for freedom">[fn] So keep on standing firm in it, and stop attaching yourselves to the yoke of slavery again.John 8:32; Acts 15:10; Romans 6:18; Galatians 2:4; 4:9; 1 Peter 2:16;">[xr]

Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person in a spirit of gentleness. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.Romans 14:1; 15:1; 1 Corinthians 2:15; 3:1; 4:21; 7:5; 10:12; 2 Thessalonians 3:15; 2 Timothy 2:25; Hebrews 12:13; James 5:19;">[xr]

Why, not even those who are circumcised obey the law! They simply want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your flesh.

so that we would praiseto the praise of">[fn] his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One.Matthew 3:17; 17:5; John 3:35; 10:17; Romans 3:24; 5:15;">[xr]

so that we who had already fixed our hope on Christ might live for his praise and glory.Ephesians 1:6,14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:18;">[xr]

so that in the coming ages he might display the limitless riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.Titus 3:4;">[xr]

He rendered the law inoperative, along with its commandments and regulations, so that he might create in himself one new humanity from the two, thus making peace,2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 1:22;">[xr]

To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the Gentiles the immeasurable wealth of Christ1 Corinthians 15:9; Galatians 1:16; 2:8; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:27; 1 Timothy 1:13,15; 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11;">[xr]

He did thisHe did this">[fn] so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realmRomans 8:38; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:21; Colossians 1:16; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:12; 3:22;">[xr]

The one who went down is the same one who went up above all the heavens so that he might fill everything.Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:14; 7:26; 8:1; 9:24;">[xr]

in whom the whole body is united and held together by every ligament with which it is supplied. As each individual part does its job, the body's growth is promoted so that it builds itself up in love.Colossians 2:19;">[xr]

The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might have something to give to the needy.Luke 3:11; Acts 20:35; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:8,11-12;">[xr]

so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word,John 3:5; 15:3; 17:17; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 10:22; 1 John 5:6;">[xr]

"So that it may go well for you, and that you may have a long life on the earth."Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16">[fn]

Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the devil's strategies.schemes">[fn]Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 6:7; Ephesians 6:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:8;">[xr]

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand in that evil day. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 5:16; 6:11;">[xr]

and having put shoes on your feet so that you are ready to proclaim the gospel of peace.in readiness for the gospel of peace">[fn]Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:15;">[xr]

PrayPray">[fn] also for me, so that, when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,Acts 4:29; 2 Corinthians 3:12; Colossians 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 3:1;">[xr]

So that you may know what has happened to me and how I am doing, Tychicus, our dear brother and a faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.Acts 20:4; Colossians 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:12; Titus 3:12;">[xr]

I am sending him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.Colossians 4:8;">[xr]