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for Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, then they are obligated to minister to Jews in material needs.

So you should welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many—and of me also.

who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.

Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you.

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned. Avoid them,

for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.

Now to Him who has power to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent for long ages

I always thank my God for you because of God's grace given to you in Christ Jesus,

so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers, by members of Chloe's household, that there is rivalry among you.

Is Christ divided? Was it Paul who was crucified for you? Or were you baptized in Paul's name?

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to evangelize—not with clever words, so that the cross of Christ will not be emptied of its effect.

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is God's power to us who are being saved.

For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the understanding of the experts.

For since, in God's wisdom, the world did not know God through wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe through the foolishness of the message preached.

For the Jews ask for signs and the Greeks seek wisdom,

But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became God-given wisdom for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,

For I didn't think it was a good idea to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

On the contrary, we speak God's hidden wisdom in a mystery, a wisdom God predestined before the ages for our glory.