2 Corinthians 8:19

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be room enough for.

We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.

These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea; Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians; Gaius of Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,’ says Yahweh of Armies.

that in everything you were enriched in him, in all speech and all knowledge;

But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need,

Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

Embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift given to us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.

how in much proof of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn’t we walk in the same spirit? Didn’t we walk in the same steps?

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, “if he comes to you, receive him”),

that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

They wrote these things by their hand: “The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.

Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

but Paul chose Silas and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.

I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.

All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.

They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.

The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.

But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers.

But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

He called for lights, sprang in, fell down trembling before Paul and Silas,

Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.

Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there.

But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Having sent into Macedonia two of those who served him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.

and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform.

He who didn’t spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?

Gaius, my host and host of the whole assembly, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, as does Quartus, the brother.

I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius,

Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,

Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn’t find Titus, my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went out into Macedonia.

For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.

Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.

But I have sent the brothers that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,

Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favor in the Beloved,

that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God,

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ:

to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.

it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

The whole city was filled with confusion, and they rushed with one accord into the theater, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel.

Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn’t know why they had come together.

All the city was moved and the people ran together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple. Immediately the doors were shut.

If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

For however many are the promises of God, in him is the “Yes.” Therefore also through him is the “Amen”, to the glory of God through us.

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

We have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the Good News is known throughout all the assemblies.

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

you being enriched in everything to all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

Then after a period of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me.

for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.