¹⁰ And in this ^(A)I give advice: ^(B)It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and ^(C)were desiring to do a year ago;

^16 (A)But do not forget to do good and to share, for ^(B)with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

¹⁸ Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, ^19 (A)storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

² for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a ^(A)year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.

⁴⁰ But she is happier if she remains as she is, ^(A)according to my judgment—and ^(B)I think I also have the Spirit of God.

To the Unmarried and Widows

²⁵ Now concerning virgins: ^(A)I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one ^(B)whom the Lord in His mercy has made ^(C)trustworthy.

^15 (A)If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, ¹⁶ and ^(B)one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?

¹⁷ Not that I seek the gift, but I seek ^(A)the fruit that abounds to your account.

Christ Our Pattern

^8 (A)I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others.