Study Desk

They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints-

Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds because of your evil deeds.

These will all perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction-just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.

and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.