But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the Word with an honest and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with steadfastness.

eternal life to those who steadfastly doing good, seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility;

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not faint.

And Moses was very angry, and said to Jehovah, Do not respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them, nor have I done evil to any of them.

I have coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel.

I have shown you in everything, by laboring like this, that we need to support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor in pretense of covetousness; God is witness.

Nor did we seek honor from men, either from you or from others, when we might have been authoritative as apostles of Christ.

But be that as it may, I did not burden you. Nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you by cunning.

I urged Titus, and sent our brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps?

For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.

For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.