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Ask a QuestionThat is, those who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as the seed.
But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him."
But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am;
Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.
For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords),
to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,
not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men's labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere,
Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I.
But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now.
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.
For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness - God is witness.
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you,
that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,