And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:
When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.
They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.