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1 Corinthians 2:3

New Living Translation

I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling.

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In that day the Egyptians will be as weak as women. They will cower in fear beneath the upraised fist of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.

Paul and Silas then traveled through the towns of Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.

Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

But when Gallio became governor of Achaia, some Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before the governor for judgment.

But when they opposed and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his clothes and said, “Your blood is upon your own heads—I am innocent. From now on I will go preach to the Gentiles.”

Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.

For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”

Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God’s power.

We are glad to seem weak if it helps show that you are actually strong. We pray that you will become mature.

Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up.

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.

Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.

When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.




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