in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Now the believer ¹  of humble means ²  should take pride ³  in his high position. ⁴ 

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.

Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms. ¹ 

I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing ¹  and that he may encourage your hearts.

I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, ¹  whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing.

Tychicus, my ¹  dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, ²  how I am doing.

The proposal seemed appropriate to ¹  the king and the entire assembly.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. ¹ 

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, ¹  so is a word skillfully spoken. ² 

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

But if the woman is not willing to come back with you, ¹  you will be free ²  from this oath of mine. But you must not take my son back there!”

But if the unbeliever wants a divorce, let it take place. In these circumstances the brother or sister is not bound. ¹  God has called you in peace.

So Moses said to them, “Remain ¹  here and I will hear ²  what the Lord will command concerning you.”

“If someone ¹  should attempt ²  a word with you, will you be impatient? ³  But who can refrain from speaking ⁴ ?

All the days ¹  of the afflicted ²  are bad, ³  but one with ⁴  a cheerful heart has a continual feast. ⁵ 

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, ¹  but whoever hardens his heart ²  will fall into evil.

Then the Lord said to me, “Under the circumstances, wayward Israel could even be considered less guilty than unfaithful Judah. ¹ 

Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, ¹  our ancestor Isaac –

They judged the people under normal circumstances; the difficult cases they would bring ¹  to Moses, but every small case they would judge themselves.