I declare today that I have been faithful. If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault,
When David heard about it, he declared, “I vow by the Lord that I and my kingdom are forever innocent of this crime against Abner son of Ner.
Even now my witness is in heaven. My advocate is there on high.
And today I have told you exactly what he said, but you will not obey the Lord your God any better now than you have in the past.
Many in the crowd had seen Jesus call Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, and they were telling others about it.
(This report is from an eyewitness giving an accurate account. He speaks the truth so that you also may continue to believe.)
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.”
I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal.
Now I call upon God as my witness that I am telling the truth. The reason I didn’t return to Corinth was to spare you from a severe rebuke.
Please open your hearts to us. We have not done wrong to anyone, nor led anyone astray, nor taken advantage of anyone.
For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.