Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks; greet also the church that meets in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert of Asia for Christ.

Now when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and when a door was opened for me in the Lord, I still had no rest in my mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took my leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need;

Tychicus will tell you all about my affairs. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.

to Timothy, my beloved son: grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day. As I recall your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Then they came to him, bringing a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above him; and when they had broken through, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic was lying.

And many women were also there, looking on from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him; among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.

Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Why, one will hardly die for a righteous manthough perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die.

And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another anymore, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in our brother's way.

and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as anyone had need.

Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. For there was not a needy person among them, For all who were owners of land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of the salesread more.
and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea.

(for he who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always making my prayer with joy in every prayer of mine for you all, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

To this end we always pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and may fulfill every good resolve and work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, true yoke-fellow, to help these women who have struggled at my side in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

it does not rejoice in evil, but rejoices with the truth.

Above all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Brethren, even if anyone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

My brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her deeds."

The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'