It is the same with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. ¹ 

it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing –

Five times I received from the Jews forty lashes less one. ¹ 

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

And the others ¹  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them ²  from continuing in office, ³ 

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, ¹  for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker. ¹ 

Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long are you going to be paralyzed by indecision? ¹  If the Lord is the true God, ²  then follow him, but if Baal is, follow him!” But the people did not say a word.

to open their eyes so that they turn ¹  from darkness to light and from the power ²  of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share ³  among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’

and he is divided. An unmarried woman ¹  or a virgin ²  is concerned about the things of the Lord, to be holy both in body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the things of the world, how to please her husband.

Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. ¹  For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, ²  which have never benefited those who participated in them.

The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man; ¹  the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog’s neck; ²  the one who presents an offering includes pig’s blood with it; ³  the one who offers incense also praises an idol. ⁴  They have decided to behave this way; ⁵  they enjoy these disgusting practices. ⁶ 

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis ¹  the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will open ¹  and you will be like divine beings who know ²  good and evil.” ³ 

Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg because in his days the earth was divided, ¹  and his brother’s name was Joktan.

Come, let’s go down and confuse ¹  their language so they won’t be able to understand each other.” ² 

What’s more, ¹  she is indeed my sister, my father’s daughter, but not my mother’s daughter. She became my wife.