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For God has set in his church, first apostles; after them, prophets; then teachers, then performers of miracles, then those who have the gift of healing, helpers, leaders, and speakers in diverse languages.

Thus the secrets of his heart will be revealed, and then he will fall on his face, and he will worship God and say, Truly God is among you.

And if anything is revealed to another who is seated, let the first speaker hold his peace.

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace that is in me has not been in vain; for I labored more abundantly than them all: yet not I, but God''s grace that is within me.

But every man in his own order: Christ the first-fruits; afterward they who belong to Christ at his coming.

For he must reign till he has put all enemies under his feet.

For he has put all things under his feet. But when he said all things are put under him, it is clear that he, who put all things under him, is excepted.

Upon the first day of every week, let each of you put aside and keep in his house whatever he can afford, so that there may be no collections when I come.

You also helping by your supplications for us, that for his gift bestowed upon us, by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

For all the promises of God were in Christ, yes; therefore by his hand, we are given Amen to the glory of God.

And who has sealed us, and pledged his spirit in our hearts.

Lest Satan might take advantage of us: for we know his devices.

Now thanks be to God, who has made us in the pattern of Christ, and makes manifest the savour of his knowledge through us in every place.

Now if the ministration of death, as contained in the letter of the law and engraved on stones, was so glorious that the children of Israel could not look at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance; which glory was not lasting:

And not as Moses who put a veil over his face, so that the children of Israel might not look upon the fulness of the glory which was not lasting:

Now he who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given to us the pledge of his Spirit.

For we must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may be rewarded according to that which he has done with his body, whether it be good or bad.

For God was in Christ, who has reconciled the world with his majesty, not counting their sins against them; and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

And not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, for he brought us the good news concerning your love towards us, your mourning and your zeal on our behalf; and when I heard it, I rejoiced exceedingly.

Therefore we were comforted and with our consolation we rejoiced exceedingly in the joy of Titus, for his spirit was refreshed by you all.