Antioch Alexander

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; He has put his seal upon us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.   But I call God to witness against me—it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth.    Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.   For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit.   For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained?   And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.   For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you. At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Ge...

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.   It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.   For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.   But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.   For, neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.   Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.   Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.   The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren.   Amen. The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but H...