Wednesday, November 16, 2011

1For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:Log in to add notes

2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.Log in to add notes

3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:Log in to add notes

4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.Log in to add notes

5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:Log in to add notes

6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.Log in to add notes

7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:Log in to add notes

8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.Log in to add notes

42But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.Log in to add notes

43Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.Log in to add notes

44Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.Log in to add notes

45Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.Log in to add notes

46And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.Log in to add notes