2 Corinthians 1:1-24 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by..." KJV - Online Bible Study

2 Corinthians 1:1-24 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by..." KJV - Online Bible Study Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church ofGod which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: 2 Grace be to you and peacefrom God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of ourLord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in allour tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfortwherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, soour consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted , it is for your consolationand salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer : orwhether we be comforted , it is for your consolation and salvation. 7 And our hope of you isstedfast, knowing , that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of theconsolation. 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us inAsia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even oflife : 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves , but inGod which raiseth the dead: 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver : inwhom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for thegift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity,not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, andmore abundantly to you-ward. 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read oracknowledge ; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; 14 As also ye haveacknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of theLord Jesus. 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have asecond benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia untoyou, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17 When I therefore was thus minded , did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose , do I purpose according to the flesh, that with methere should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true , our word toward you was not yeaand nay. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by meand Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. 20 For all the promises ofGod in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 21 Now he which stablisheth uswith you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given theearnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spareyou I came not as yet unto Corinth. 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but arehelpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand .

2 Corinthians 1:1-24 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by..." KJV - Online Bible Study

2 Corinthians 1:1-24 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by..." KJV - Online Bible Study Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church ofGod which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: 2 Grace be to you and peacefrom God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of ourLord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in allour tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfortwherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, soour consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted , it is for your consolationand salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer : orwhether we be comforted , it is for your consolation and salvation. 7 And our hope of you isstedfast, knowing , that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of theconsolation. 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us inAsia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even oflife : 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves , but inGod which raiseth the dead: 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver : inwhom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for thegift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity,not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, andmore abundantly to you-ward. 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read oracknowledge ; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; 14 As also ye haveacknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of theLord Jesus. 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have asecond benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia untoyou, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17 When I therefore was thus minded , did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose , do I purpose according to the flesh, that with methere should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true , our word toward you was not yeaand nay. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by meand Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. 20 For all the promises ofGod in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 21 Now he which stablisheth uswith you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given theearnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spareyou I came not as yet unto Corinth. 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but arehelpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand .

Daily Word The Joy of Jesus

Home | Daily Word: "PRAY FOR OTHERS
The power of prayer strengthens us all.
Knowing that someone is praying for me encourages me to believe that good is unfolding in my life. Whether I am heading out for a job interview, facing a health issue, or caring for a loved one, it is good to know I have a praying friend holding me up. This turns me away from worry and opens me to the power of affirmative prayer.

Positive prayer energy moves through us as a blessing. It feels good to be spiritually centered, affirming the power and presence of God in our lives. The power of prayer does not change God; prayer inspires and strengthens those who are praying and those who are held in prayer. In the partnership of prayer, all receive benefit from the affirmation of God's indwelling presence.

This is what we pray for, that you may become perfect.--2 Corinthians 13:9"

1 Corinthians 16:1-24 "Now concerning the collection for the saints,..." KJV - Online Bible Study

1 Corinthians 16:1-24 "Now concerning the collection for the saints,..." KJV - Online Bible Study Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia,even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store , as Godhath prospered him , that there be no gatherings when I come . 3 And when I come , whomsoeverye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4 And if itbe meet that I go also, they shall go with me. 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass throughMacedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. 6 And it may be that I will abide , yea, and winterwith you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go . 7 For I will not see you now bythe way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit . 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus untilPentecost. 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries .10 Now if Timotheus come , see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, thathe may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. 12 As touching our brother Apollos, Igreatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at thistime; but he will come when he shall have convenient time . 13 Watch ye , stand fast in the faith,quit you like men , be strong . 14 Let all your things be done with charity. 15 I beseech you,brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they haveaddicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth . 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas andFortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied . 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 19 Thechurches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 21 Thesalutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him beAnathema Maranatha. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with youall in Christ Jesus. Amen. [The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi byStephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.]

Daily Word The Joy of Jesus

Home | Daily Word: "NEW DAY
I let go of yesterday. Today is a new day!
Each evening, I release any burdens from the day. Consciously letting go of judgment, resentment or expectation, I release them to be gently dissolved into the night. In the morning as I awake, I begin anew. I connect with God in gratitude. I am alive! I am aware! I am ready!

I see myself and others as one in Spirit. We are one; there is no separation. There is no judgment. There is only the realization that we are each made of the same 'stuff' in our unfolding universe.

Today--in this very moment--is where life resides. I let go of yesterday. I do not worry about tomorrow. I enjoy the sweet and loving peace of now.

God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.--Genesis 1:5"

A Message from The Word

 But some man will say , How are the dead raised up ? and with what body do they come ? 36Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened , except it die : 37 And that which thou sowest , thou sowest not that body that shall be , but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some othergrain: 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him , and to every seed his own body. 39 Allflesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men , another flesh of beasts , anotherof fishes, and another of birds. 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but theglory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 41 There is one glory of thesun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth fromanother star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raisedin incorruption: 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised inpower: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and thereis a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written , The first man Adam was made a living soul; the lastAdam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the secondman is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is theheavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of theearthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say , brethren, that flesh andblood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 51 Behold , Ishew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep , but we shall all be changed , 52 In a moment, in thetwinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound , and the dead shall be raisedincorruptible, and we shall be changed . 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and thismortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and thismortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written , Deathis swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 Thesting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth usthe victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast,unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour isnot in vain in the Lord.

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Daily Word The Joy of Jesus

Home | Daily Word: "REFRESH
I am refreshed and renewed in mind, body and spirit.
When I think of my health and the way I approach it, I ask myself if I am doing all I need to do to be healthy, whole and well. If I feel I can do more, I take this opportunity to refresh and perhaps adopt new healthy habits.

I may begin by spending more time in prayer and meditation, visualizing my body as a holy temple filled with divine, renewing life. I may start an exercise regimen that helps me get in tune with my body. I may try new, more healthful ways to prepare my food.

Of the many healthy practices available to me, I follow my inner guidance and find which ones are right for me. I am refreshed and renewed in mind, body and spirit.

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God?--1 Corinthians 6:19"