And in this confidence I intended to come to you earlier, that you might have a second benefit,
Then Joseph her husband, being righteous and not wanting to make her a public example, purposed to put her away secretly.
For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you may be established--
But I know that coming to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will put in order when I come.
For I do not wish to see you now in passing; but I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
But I will come to you quickly, if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.
Now for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not burden you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For the children ought not to store up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
And working together with Him, we also urge that you not receive the grace of God in vain.