Study Desk

because now we really live if you stand firm in your life in union with the Lord.

Now we can give thanks to our God for you. We thank him for the joy we have in his presence because of you.

Treat them with the greatest respect and love because of the work they do. Be at peace among yourselves.

He who calls you will do it, because he is faithful.

Our friends, we must thank God at all times for you. It is right for us to do so, because your faith is growing so much and the love each of you has for the others is becoming greater.

when he comes on that Day to receive glory from all his people and honor from all who believe. You too will be among them, because you have believed the message that we told you.

and use every kind of wicked deceit on those who will perish. They will perish because they did not welcome and love the truth so as to be saved.

We did this, not because we do not have the right to demand our support; we did it to be an example for you to follow.

We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.

even though in the past I spoke evil of him and persecuted and insulted him. But God was merciful to me because I did not yet have faith and so did not know what I was doing.

because the word of God and the prayer make it acceptable to God.

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.

We struggle and work hard, because we have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all and especially of those who believe.

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should learn first to carry out their religious duties toward their own family and in this way repay their parents and grandparents, because that is what pleases God.

But do not include younger widows in the list; because when their desires make them want to marry, they turn away from Christ,

Slaves belonging to Christian masters must not despise them, for they are believers too. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their work are believers whom they love. You must teach and preach these things.

He saved us and called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace. He gave us this grace by means of Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

and it is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have trusted, and I am sure that he is able to keep safe until that Day what he has entrusted to me.