may
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King James Version
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
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.
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.