And let us consider one another for the stirring up of love and of good works,

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves, just as is the custom for some, but exhorting [one another], and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

who, arriving and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and encouraged them all with purpose of heart to continue with the Lord,

as indeed you know how each one of you, as a father [to] his own children, we exhorted, and comforted [you], and imploring you,

So then comfort one another with these words.

Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.

He that trusts to a bold heart, such a one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

Know that their heart is ashes, and they err, and no one is able to deliver his soul; see, you will not say, [There is a] lie in my right hand.

Behold, I have made you small among the Gentiles: you are greatly dishonored. The pride of your heart has elated you, dwelling [as you do] in the holes of the rocks, [as one that] exalts his habitation, saying in his heart, Who will bring me down to the ground?

For sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, deceived me, and by it, killed me.

that you put off, concerning your former way of life, the old man which is being corrupted according to the deceitful lusts,

But each [one] is tempted by his own lusts, being drawn away and being seduced [by them].