Study Desk

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!James 1:17;">[xr]

For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the flesh. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down argumentsJeremiah 1:10; Acts 7:22; 1 Corinthians 2:5; 2 Corinthians 6:7; 13:3-4; Ephesians 6:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 2:3;">[xr]

and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey Christ.1 Corinthians 1:19; 3:19;">[xr]

We will not boast about what cannot be evaluated. Instead, we will stay within the field that God assigned us, so as to reach even you.2 Corinthians 10:15;">[xr]

Did I commit a sin when I humbled myself by proclaiming to you the gospel of God free of charge, so that you could be exalted?Acts 18:3; 1 Corinthians 9:6,12; 2 Corinthians 10:1;">[xr]

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows that I do!2 Corinthians 6:11; 7:3; 12:15;">[xr]

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.Romans 1:9; 2 Corinthians 1:23; Galatians 1:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:5;">[xr]

I know a man in Christ. Fourteen years ago - whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows - that man was snatched away to the third heaven.Acts 14:6; 22:17; Romans 16:7; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 1:22;">[xr]

I know that this man - whether in his body or outside of his body, I do not know, but God knows -

Have you been thinking all along that we are trying to defend ourselves before you? We are speaking before God in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is meant to build you up.Romans 9:1; 1 Corinthians 10:33; 2 Corinthians 5:12; 11:31;">[xr]

I am afraid that when I come my God may again humble me before you and that I may have to grieve over many who formerly lived in sin and have not repented of their impurity, sexual immorality, and promiscuity that they once practiced.1 Corinthians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 2:1,4; 13:2;">[xr]

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong - not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.2 Corinthians 6:9;">[xr]

Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.Romans 12:16,18; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; 3:16; 1 Peter 3:8;">[xr]

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you!Romans 16:24; Philippians 2:1;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] Paul - an apostle not sentsent">[fn] from men or by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the deadActs 2:24; 9:6; 26:16; Galatians 1:11-12; Titus 1:3;">[xr] -

May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be yours!Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:3; 2 Corinthians 1:2; Ephesians 1:2; Philippians 1:2; Colossians 1:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 John 1:1:3;">[xr]

He gave himself for our sins in order to rescue us from this present evil age according to the will of our God and Father.Isaiah 65:17; Matthew 20:28; John 15:19; 17:14; Romans 4:25; Galatians 2:20; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 2:5; 6:5; 1 John 5:19;">[xr]

Am I now trying to win the approval of people or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ's servant.slave">[fn]1 Samuel 24:7; Matthew 28:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; James 4:4; 1 John 3:9;">[xr]

But when God, who set me apart before I was born and who called me by his grace, was pleasedIsaiah 49:1,5; Jeremiah 1:5; Acts 9:15; 13:2; 22:14-15; Romans 1:1;">[xr]

(I declareI declare">[fn] before God that what I am writing to you is not a lie.)Romans 9:1;">[xr]