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For God's Son, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us - by me, Silvanus, and Timothy - was not "Yes" and "No." But with him it is always "Yes."Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; Acts 9:20; Hebrews 13:8;">[xr]

You are demonstrating that you are Christ's letter, produced by our service, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.Exodus 24:12; 34:1; Psalm 40:8; Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26; 1 Corinthians 3:5; Hebrews 8:10;">[xr]

who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written textwhat is written">[fn] brings death, but the Spirit gives life.Jeremiah 31:31; Matthew 26:28; John 6:63; Romans 2:27,29; 3:20; 4:15; 8:2; 1 Corinthians 3:5; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18; Galatians 3:10; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:25,29; 1 Timothy 1:11-12; 2 Timothy 1:11; Hebrews 8:6,8;">[xr]

In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe to keep them from seeing the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.Isaiah 6:10; John 1:18; 16:11; 2 Corinthians 3:6,8-9,11, 14,18; Ephesians 6:12; Philippians 2:6; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3;">[xr]

because we do not look for things that can be seen but for things that cannot be seen. For things that can be seen are temporary, but things that cannot be seen are eternal.Romans 8:24; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1;">[xr]

For we live by faith, not by sight.Romans 8:24-25; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 11:1;">[xr]

Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences.Job 1:31:23; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Hebrews 10:31; Jude 1:23;">[xr]

Since, then, we are working with God,working together">[fn] we plead with you not to accept God's grace in vain.1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Hebrews 12:15;">[xr]

What agreement can a temple of God make with idols? For weyou (pl.)">[fn] are the temple of the living God, just as God said:Exodus 29:45; Leviticus 26:12; Jeremiah 31:33; 32:38; Ezekiel 11:20; 36:28; 37:26; Zechariah 8:8; 13:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Ephesians 2:21-22; Hebrews 3:6;">[xr] "I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people."Leviticus 26:12; Ezekiel 37:27">[fn]

I am giving you my opinion on this matter because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing to do something, but had already started to do it.Proverbs 19:17; Matthew 10:42; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; Hebrews 13:16;">[xr]

Because of the proof that this service of yours brings, you will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and because of your generosity in sharing with them and everyone else.Matthew 5:16; Hebrews 13:16;">[xr]

However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pureand pure">[fn] devotion to Christ.Genesis 3:4; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:24; Colossians 2:4,8, 18; 1 Timothy 1:3; 4:1; Hebrews 13:9; 2 Peter 3:17;">[xr]

Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham's descendants? So am I.Acts 22:3; Romans 11:1; Philippians 3:5;">[xr]

This will be the third time I am coming to you. "Every accusation must be verified by two or three witnesses."Deuteronomy 19:15">[fn]Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15; Matthew 18:16; John 8:17; 2 Corinthians 12:14; Hebrews 10:28;">[xr]