Do you remember what I told you? ‘A slave is not greater than the master.’ Since they persecuted me, naturally they will persecute you. And if they had listened to me, they would listen to you.

Yes, I’m telling you these things now, so that when they happen, you will remember my warning. I didn’t tell you earlier because I was going to be with you for a while longer.

Watch out! Remember the three years I was with you—my constant watch and care over you night and day, and my many tears for you.

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)

And do you remember God’s reply? He said, “No, I have 7,000 others who have never bowed down to Baal!”

Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen.

So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Don’t tear apart the work of God over what you eat. Remember, all foods are acceptable, but it is wrong to eat something if it makes another person stumble.

Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors.

(Oh yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas, but I don’t remember baptizing anyone else.)

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you.

And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, you are now free in the Lord. And if you were free when the Lord called you, you are now a slave of Christ.

Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turns.

Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.

Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.

As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”

Surely you remember that I was sick when I first brought you the Good News.

And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.

Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.

Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.

Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.