Study Desk

Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division;

Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way.

Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as referring to many, but rather to one, "And to your seed," that is, Christ.

He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.

and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers,

and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed.