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Prophecy and Tongues (Thematic parallels: Acts 2:1-13) 1 Earnestly pursue ^love, yet zealously desire the spiritual gifts, and especially that you might prophesy. 2 For the man speaking in …

The Collection for the Holy ones (Parallel teachings: 2 Corinthians 8–9) (Parallel accounts: Romans 15:25–27; Acts 11:29-30; and likely Acts 24:17) 1 Now, about the collection for the holy …

Grief and forgiveness (Parallel teachings: Matthew 18:15-35) (Thematic parallels: 1 Corinthians 5-6; see note on verse 6) 1 For I decided this within myself, not to come to you in …

Cost and reward of the good news (continued) (Parallel teachings: Romans 8:18-25; 1 Corinthians 15:50-54) (Thematic parallels: Philippians 1:21-24; John 14:2-3) 1 For we *know that if our earthly …

Freedom The Anointed set us free for freedom, therefore stand firm and don’t entangle yourselves again in a yoke of slavery. Behold, I Paul tell you that if you …

Examine Yourselves 1 This will be the third time I’m coming to you.  “By the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word will be confirmed.” 2 I have …

Paul’s Sarcastic Boasting Continues (Parallel teachings: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12; Philippians 4:11-13; Isaiah 40:29-31) (Thematic parallels: Matthew 26:36-46) 1 To boast is necessary, but indeed not profitable, yet I will …

Paul’s Further Defense (Parallel teachings: Galatians 1:6-9; Matthew 7:15-20; 2 Peter 2:1-3) 1 O, I wish you were tolerating me in a little foolishness, and yet you do tolerate …

Arrangements for the Gift (Parallel teachings: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; Romans 15:25-28) 1 For indeed, it’s superfluous for me to write to you about service to the holy ones. 2 …

Macedonian Generosity (Parallel teachings: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; Romans 15:25-28) (Thematic parallels: Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35; Luke 21:1-4) 1 And we declare to you, brothers, the grace of God which was …