G4012–περί–peri

Now about virgins I have no orders from the Lord: but I give my opinion as one to whom the Lord has given mercy to be true to him.

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

But the man who is strong in mind and purpose, who is not forced but has control over his desires, does well if he comes to the decision to keep her a virgin.

περὶ peri “over”

Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

So, then, as to the question of taking food offered to images, we are certain that an image is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

But about the things of the spirit, my brothers, it is not right for you to be without teaching.

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

Now about the giving of money for the saints, as I gave orders to the churches of Galatia, so do you.

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

But as for Apollos, the brother, I had a great desire for him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his pleasure to come now; but he will come when he has a chance.

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

But there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:

περὶ peri “concerning”

With prayers and deep desires, making requests at all times in the Spirit, and keeping watch, with strong purpose, in prayer for all the saints,

περὶ peri “for”

Whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, so that you may have knowledge of our position, and that he may give comfort to your hearts.

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Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

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But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you.

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For I have no man of like mind who will truly have care for you.

περὶ peri “relative to”

Him then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me:

περὶ peri “concerning”

We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,

περὶ peri “for”

And making prayer for us, that God may give us an open door for the preaching of the word, the secret of Christ, for which I am now in chains;

περὶ peri “for”

And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;

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Aristarchus, my brother-prisoner, sends his love to you, and Mark, a relation of Barnabas (about whom you have been given orders: if he comes to you, be kind to him),

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We give praise to God at all times for you, keeping you in memory in our prayers;

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For they themselves give the news of how we came among you; and how you were turned from images to God, to the worship of a true and living God,

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For how great is the praise which we give to God for you, and how great the joy with which we are glad because of you before our God;

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And that no man may make attempts to get the better of his brother in business: for the Lord is the judge in all these things, as we said to you before and gave witness.

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But about loving the brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you in this letter: for you have the teaching of God that love for one another is right and necessary;

Περὶ Peri “Concerning”

But it is our desire, brothers, that you may be certain about those who are sleeping; so that you may have no need for sorrow, as others have who are without hope.

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