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as it is written: "See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame."

as it is written: "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day."

May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever."

Rather, as it is written: "Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand."

I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.

My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it, I now see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time.

But just as you excel in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you-see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can't you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you-unless you actually fail the test?

See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.