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But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ's at His coming,

For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

For HE HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, "All things are put in subjection," it is clear that this excludes the Father who put all things in subjection to Him.

So do not look down on him, anyone. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly encouraged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.

so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

But if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones, came with glory so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was,

and we are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the sons of Israel would not stare at the end of what was fading away.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive compensation for his deeds done through the body, in accordance with what he has done, whether good or bad.

and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted among you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced even more.

Because of this, we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.

His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.

We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.

Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

as it is written: "HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER."

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible."

But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds will be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ.