For we are not, as so many, peddling the Word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ, in the sight of God.

For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vengeance! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved by God to you by works of power, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know;

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those of Aristobulus.

If we have sown spiritual things to you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things?

For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

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

But we were gentle among you, just as a nurse cherishes her own children.

For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

as you know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children,

Nevertheless she will be kept safe through childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the Word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience before God.

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

who also made us able ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit makes alive.

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I excel them: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.

But you shall be named, The Priests of Jehovah; and they shall call you, Ministers of our God. You shall eat the riches of the nations, and you shall revel in their glory.

The food offering and the drink offering have been cut off from the house of Jehovah; the priests, Jehovah's ministers, mourn.

Let the priests, the ministers of Jehovah, weep between the porch and the altar; and let them say, Have compassion on Your people, O Jehovah, and do not give Your possession to reproach, that the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, Where is their God?

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believe, as the Lord gave to each one?

Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith,

If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

By your steadfastness possess your souls.

And not only that, but we also exult in afflictions, knowing that affliction produces perseverance;

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope.

strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, uphold the weak, be longsuffering towards all.

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so persistently harasses us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.

Do not grumble against one another, brethren, that you not be condemned. Behold, the Judge stands at the door.

I, John, both your brother and companion in the affliction and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos because of the Word of God and because of the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Because you have kept the Word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is achieving for us a surpassing and eternal weight of glory,

except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

I now rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, on behalf of His body, which is the church,

that no one should be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but partake in the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God,

persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me.

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked, the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep myself.

in hardship and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness;

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have served for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and wander homeless.

And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.

I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in everything I am taught both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to lack.

We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall affliction, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

As it is written: For Your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were encouraged concerning you regarding your faith.