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1 Corinthians 4:19

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But I am going to come very soon, if that’s the Lord’s will. Then I’ll find out if there’s actually any power behind what these proud people are saying.

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As he left, he made them a promise. “If God wants me to,” he said, “I will come back.” Then he sailed from Ephesus.

After all this had happened, Paul decided to go over to Macedonia and Achaia and then on to Jerusalem. “And after I’ve been there,” he said, “I must also visit Rome.”

So now I want to talk about things beyond these basic teachings, and I’ll do that as God allows.

But, as you know, I didn’t come to Corinth on my way to Macedonia. I stayed away because I wanted to spare you. (God is my witness that this was the reason—may he take my life if I’m lying!)

Anyone who’s hungry should eat something at home first. That way, when you meet together, you won’t be judged. When I come, I’ll give you more directions.

Some of you have become proud. You act as if I weren’t coming to you.

However, when we speak to those who are mature in the faith, we do share our wisdom. But it’s not the wisdom of this world or its rulers, who are fading away.

That way, I’ll be full of joy when come to you, if that’s God’s will, and we’ll have a refreshing time together.

Instead, you should say, “If it’s the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

After I go through Macedonia, I’ll come and see you, since I’ll only be passing through Macedonia.

I’d like all of you to speak in unknown languages, but I’d rather have you prophesy. The person who prophesies is more helpful than the one who speaks in an unknown language, unless someone explains what they’re saying; then the whole church can be built up.

He traveled through that area, speaking many words of hope to the people. He arrived in Greece,

Brothers and sisters, I’ve used myself and Apollos as examples. I want to help you learn from us what the saying means, “Don’t go beyond what’s written.” If you understand that, you won’t feel proud that you follow one of us instead of the other.

I don’t want to see you now while I’m just passing through. Instead, I want to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows that.

Don’t think that I’m trying to scare you with my letters.




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