Bible Studies

As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you." (vs 1-2)

I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you. (v. 16)

Now as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you – so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. (v. 7)

For we intend to do what is right not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of others. (v. 21)

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind. (v. 7)

Look at what is before your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of this, that just as you belong to Christ, so also do we. (v. 7)

For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends. (v. 18)

And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! (v. 11)

For you put up with it when someone makes slaves of you, or preys upon you, or takes advantage of you, or puts on airs, or gives you a slap in the face. (v. 20)

Are they ministers of Christ? I am talking like a madman – I am a better one: with far greater labours, far more imprisonments, with countless floggings, and often near death. (v. 23)

I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven – whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. (v. 2)