For I have not held back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.

Watch, then, and remember that with many tears, day and night, I taught every one of you for three years.

But with his wife's agreement he kept part of the money for himself and turned the rest over to the apostles.

"I have taught you all the laws, as the LORD my God told me to do. Obey them in the land that you are about to invade and occupy.

In the assembly of all your people, LORD, I told the good news that you save us. You know that I will never stop telling it.

I have not kept the news of salvation to myself; I have always spoken of your faithfulness and help. In the assembly of all your people I have not been silent about your loyalty and constant love.

"Now, mortal man, I am making you a lookout for the nation of Israel. You must pass on to them the warnings I give you.

If you do warn an evil person and he doesn't stop sinning, he will die, still a sinner, but your life will be spared."

I passed on to you what I received, which is of the greatest importance: that Christ died for our sins, as written in the Scriptures;

So we preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one into God's presence as a mature individual in union with Christ.

The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in each person for the good of all.

So when I come to you, my friends, what use will I be to you if I speak in strange tongues? Not a bit, unless I bring you some revelation from God or some knowledge or some inspired message or some teaching.

In conclusion, my friends, be joyful in your union with the Lord. I don't mind repeating what I have written before, and you will be safer if I do so.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living,

so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.

Watch, then, and remember that with many tears, day and night, I taught every one of you for three years.

Day after day they met as a group in the Temple, and they had their meals together in their homes, eating with glad and humble hearts,

And every day in the Temple and in people's homes they continued to teach and preach the Good News about Jesus the Messiah.

He would not speak to them without using parables, but when he was alone with his disciples, he would explain everything to them.

to preach the message, to insist upon proclaiming it (whether the time is right or not), to convince, reproach, and encourage, as you teach with all patience.