1 Corinthians 9 - Study the King James Bible

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

I not an: 1 Corinthians 9:2, 1 Corinthians 9:3, 1 Corinthians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:8, 1 Corinthians 15:9, Acts 9:15, Acts 13:2, Acts 14:4, Acts 22:14, Acts 22:15, Acts 16:17, Acts 16:18, Romans 1:1, Romans 1:5, Romans 11:13, 2 Corinthians 11:5, 2 Corinthians 12:11, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Galatians 1:1, Galatians 1:15-17, Galatians 2:7, Galatians 2:8, 1 Timothy 2:7, 2 Timothy 1:11, Titus 1:1-3
am I not free: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Galatians 5:1
have: 1 Corinthians 15:8, Acts 9:3, Acts 9:5, Acts 9:17, Acts 18:9, Acts 22:6-8, Acts 22:14-21, Acts 23:11, Acts 26:16-18
are: 1 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 4:15, Acts 18:8-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1
Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 7:40 - I think 2 Corinthians 3:2 - are 2 Corinthians 10:7 - even 2 Corinthians 10:14 - we stretch not 2 Corinthians 13:3 - which 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - as the Philemon 1:19 - how thou 2 Peter 1:1 - an apostle

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

for: John 6:27, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Corinthians 12:12
Reciprocal: Romans 1:5 - apostleship Romans 1:13 - even 1 Corinthians 1:1 - an 1 Corinthians 3:10 - I have 1 Corinthians 4:15 - for 1 Corinthians 9:1 - I not an 1 Corinthians 9:12 - are not 2 Corinthians 3:2 - are 2 Corinthians 10:14 - we stretch not Galatians 2:8 - the same 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - as the Philemon 1:19 - how thou

Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,

answer: Acts 22:1, Acts 25:16, Philippians 1:7, Philippians 1:17, 2 Timothy 4:16,*Gr.
them: 1 Corinthians 14:37, 2 Corinthians 10:7, 2 Corinthians 10:8, 2 Corinthians 12:16-19, 2 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 13:10
Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 9:1 - I not an

Have we not power to eat and to drink?

we: 1 Corinthians 9:7-14, Matthew 10:10, Luke 10:7, Galatians 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 2:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 5:18
Reciprocal: Leviticus 22:7 - General Nehemiah 5:14 - I and my Mark 6:3 - James 1 Corinthians 4:11 - unto 1 Corinthians 9:14 - ordained

Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

to lead: 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 4:3, Titus 1:6, Hebrews 13:4
a sister: 1 Corinthians 7:15, 1 Corinthians 7:39, Song of Solomon 4:9, Song of Solomon 4:10, Song of Solomon 4:12, Song of Solomon 5:1, Song of Solomon 5:2, Romans 16:1, 1 Timothy 5:2
wife: or, woman
the brethren: Matthew 12:46-50, Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Luke 6:15, John 2:12, Acts 1:14, Galatians 1:19
Cephas: 1 Corinthians 1:12, Matthew 8:14, Mark 1:30, John 1:42
Reciprocal: Matthew 12:50 - and sister Matthew 19:12 - which have Mark 3:16 - Simon Mark 3:18 - James Mark 15:40 - Mary the Luke 4:38 - he Luke 8:20 - thy brethren Acts 5:4 - was it not thine Acts 14:4 - apostles Acts 14:14 - the apostles 1 Corinthians 7:7 - I would 1 Corinthians 15:5 - Cephas 1 Timothy 5:17 - be Revelation 22:14 - may have

Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

Barnabas: Acts 4:36, Acts 11:22, Acts 13:1, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:50, Acts 14:12, Acts 15:36, Acts 15:37
have: 1 Corinthians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 4:12, Acts 18:3, Acts 20:34, Acts 20:35, 1 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 6:2 - and take thence Nehemiah 10:36 - unto Jeremiah 20:7 - thou art John 21:3 - I go Acts 9:27 - Barnabas Acts 14:14 - the apostles 1 Corinthians 9:18 - when 2 Corinthians 11:7 - in 2 Corinthians 12:13 - I myself Galatians 2:1 - Barnabas 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - when

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

goeth: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Timothy 1:18, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Timothy 4:7
planteth: 1 Corinthians 3:6-8, Deuteronomy 20:6, Proverbs 27:18, Song of Solomon 8:12
or: Jeremiah 23:2, Jeremiah 23:3, John 21:15-17, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2
eateth not of the milk: Proverbs 27:27, Isaiah 7:22
Reciprocal: Genesis 9:20 - planted Leviticus 7:9 - shall be Numbers 4:23 - to perform the service Numbers 5:9 - offering Numbers 8:24 - wait upon Deuteronomy 18:8 - like portions Isaiah 5:2 - he looked Matthew 10:9 - neither 1 Corinthians 9:4 - we 1 Corinthians 9:18 - when 1 Thessalonians 2:9 - chargeable 1 Thessalonians 5:13 - esteem 2 Timothy 2:6 - husbandman Philemon 1:14 - thy benefit

Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

as: 1 Corinthians 7:40, Romans 6:19, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:8
or: 1 Corinthians 14:34, Isaiah 8:20, Romans 3:31
Reciprocal: Romans 3:5 - I speak Romans 7:1 - them that

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

Thou: Deuteronomy 25:4, 1 Timothy 5:18
Doth: Numbers 22:28-35, Deuteronomy 5:14, Psalms 104:27, Psalms 145:15, Psalms 145:16, Psalms 147:8, Psalms 147:9, Jonah 4:11, Matthew 6:26-30, Luke 12:24-28
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 7:25 - General 2 Chronicles 4:3 - And under 2 Chronicles 31:4 - that they might Proverbs 14:4 - but Isaiah 28:28 - Bread Isaiah 30:24 - oxen Isaiah 32:20 - the ox Ezekiel 1:10 - the face of an ox Matthew 10:31 - General Romans 15:4 - whatsoever Galatians 6:6 - General Revelation 4:7 - like a calf

10.

Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

For: Matthew 24:22, Romans 15:4, 2 Corinthians 4:15
that ploweth: 1 Corinthians 3:9, Luke 17:7, Luke 17:8, John 4:35-38, 2 Timothy 2:6
Reciprocal: Numbers 18:31 - your reward Numbers 31:41 - Eleazar Numbers 35:2 - General Deuteronomy 12:19 - Take Deuteronomy 25:4 - muzzle 2 Chronicles 4:3 - And under Isaiah 28:28 - Bread Isaiah 30:24 - oxen Ezekiel 1:10 - the face of an ox Matthew 10:31 - General Romans 4:23 - General 1 Corinthians 10:11 - they Philippians 3:8 - doubtless Philippians 4:14 - ye did 1 Timothy 5:18 - Thou Revelation 4:7 - like a calf

11.

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

sown: Malachi 3:8, Malachi 3:9, Matthew 10:10, Romans 15:27, Galatians 6:6
a great: 2 Kings 5:13, 2 Corinthians 11:15
Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:20 - holy to Deuteronomy 26:11 - the Levite 2 Kings 4:42 - bread 2 Kings 5:26 - Is it a time 1 Corinthians 2:13 - spiritual things 2 Corinthians 6:4 - in all Philippians 4:14 - ye did

12.

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

others: 2 Corinthians 11:20
are not: 1 Corinthians 9:2, 1 Corinthians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 4:15
Nevertheless: 1 Corinthians 9:15, 1 Corinthians 9:18, Acts 20:31-34, 2 Corinthians 11:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:13, 2 Corinthians 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:9
but: 1 Corinthians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 6:7
hinder: Genesis 24:56, Nehemiah 4:8, Luke 11:52, Romans 15:22, 2 Corinthians 11:12
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:51 - Moses 2 Kings 5:26 - Is it a time Nehemiah 4:17 - with one Nehemiah 5:10 - I likewise Acts 20:33 - General Acts 20:35 - how that Romans 1:16 - the gospel 1 Corinthians 6:12 - are not 1 Corinthians 8:13 - if meat 1 Corinthians 9:23 - for 2 Corinthians 6:3 - General 2 Corinthians 12:19 - but Philippians 4:17 - because 3 John 1:7 - taking

13.

Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the alter are partakers with the alter?

they: 1 Corinthians 10:18, Leviticus 6:16-18, Leviticus 6:26, Leviticus 7:6-8, Numbers 5:9, Numbers 5:10, Numbers 18:8-20, Deuteronomy 10:9, Deuteronomy 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 2:28
live: or, feed
Reciprocal: Genesis 47:22 - for the priests Leviticus 5:13 - shall be Leviticus 7:9 - shall be Leviticus 7:32 - General Leviticus 10:15 - for ever Leviticus 22:7 - General Numbers 18:21 - even the service Numbers 31:30 - and give Proverbs 27:18 - keepeth Ezekiel 44:29 - eat Ezekiel 45:5 - the ministers Ezekiel 48:10 - for the priests Joel 1:13 - ye ministers Malachi 1:10 - neither Romans 6:3 - Know 1 Corinthians 3:16 - Know Hebrews 13:10 - an altar

14.

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

ordained: 1 Corinthians 9:4, Matthew 10:10, Luke 10:7, Galatians 6:6, 1 Timothy 5:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:24 - let Leviticus 7:32 - General Leviticus 10:15 - for ever Leviticus 22:7 - General Numbers 18:21 - even the service Numbers 31:30 - and give Deuteronomy 18:1 - they shall Ezekiel 44:29 - eat Ezekiel 45:5 - the ministers Ezekiel 48:10 - for the priests 2 Corinthians 11:7 - in

15.

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

I have: 1 Corinthians 9:12, 1 Corinthians 4:12, Acts 8:3, Acts 20:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:8
neither: 2 Corinthians 11:9-12, 2 Corinthians 12:13-18
for: Matthew 18:6, Acts 20:24, Philippians 1:20-23
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:24 - let Numbers 16:15 - I have not Ezra 8:22 - I was ashamed Ezekiel 34:8 - the shepherds Jonah 4:3 - for Matthew 19:12 - which have Luke 17:2 - better Acts 20:33 - General 1 Corinthians 4:14 - write 1 Corinthians 7:7 - I would 2 Corinthians 11:10 - no man shall stop me of this boasting

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For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

I have: Romans 4:2, Romans 15:17
for: Jeremiah 1:17, Jeremiah 20:7, Jeremiah 20:9, Amos 3:8, Amos 7:15, Acts 4:20, Acts 9:6, Acts 9:15, Acts 26:16-20, Romans 1:14
woe: Isaiah 6:5, Luke 9:62, Colossians 4:17
Reciprocal: Exodus 6:30 - uncircumcised Jeremiah 4:31 - Woe Ezekiel 13:3 - Woe Jonah 1:3 - to flee Matthew 25:16 - went Luke 9:60 - but Luke 17:10 - General John 15:16 - ordained Acts 6:4 - give 1 Corinthians 4:1 - the ministers 1 Corinthians 9:17 - dispensation Philippians 1:17 - that 1 Peter 5:2 - not by

17.

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

if I: 1 Chronicles 28:9, 1 Chronicles 29:5, 1 Chronicles 29:9, 1 Chronicles 29:14, Nehemiah 11:2, Isaiah 6:8, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Philemon 1:14, 1 Peter 5:2-4
have: 1 Corinthians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 3:14, Matthew 10:41
against: Exodus 4:13, Exodus 4:14, Jeremiah 20:9, Ezekiel 3:14, Jonah 1:3, Jonah 4:1-3, Malachi 1:10
dispensation: 1 Corinthians 9:16, 1 Corinthians 4:1, Matthew 24:25, Luke 12:42, Galatians 2:7, Ephesians 3:2-8, Philippians 1:17, Colossians 1:25, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Timothy 1:11-13
Reciprocal: Exodus 6:30 - uncircumcised Exodus 35:29 - whose heart Judges 5:2 - when 2 Chronicles 15:7 - your work Matthew 6:1 - otherwise Luke 12:48 - For Luke 17:10 - General Acts 4:20 - we cannot Acts 20:24 - and the Romans 1:15 - I Romans 3:2 - committed 1 Corinthians 3:5 - even 2 Corinthians 8:3 - beyond Colossians 3:24 - ye shall 2 Timothy 1:14 - good Titus 1:3 - which Revelation 22:12 - and my

18.

What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

when: 1 Corinthians 9:6, 1 Corinthians 9:7, 1 Corinthians 10:33, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, 2 Corinthians 12:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:9
that I: 1 Corinthians 7:31, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 14:15
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 15:7 - your work Nehemiah 5:14 - I and my Matthew 6:1 - otherwise Luke 12:48 - For Acts 20:24 - and the Acts 20:33 - General Romans 1:16 - the gospel 1 Corinthians 3:8 - and every 1 Corinthians 9:12 - Nevertheless 1 Corinthians 13:7 - endureth Colossians 3:24 - ye shall 1 Thessalonians 2:9 - chargeable 3 John 1:7 - taking Revelation 22:12 - and my

19.

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

I be: 1 Corinthians 9:1, Galatians 5:1
I made: 1 Corinthians 10:33, Matthew 20:26-28, John 13:14, John 13:15, Romans 1:14, Romans 15:2, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Galatians 5:13
that: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22, 1 Corinthians 7:16, Proverbs 11:30, Matthew 18:15, Romans 11:14, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:10, James 5:19, James 5:20, 1 Peter 3:1
Reciprocal: Genesis 33:14 - be able Exodus 26:26 - bars of shittim wood Leviticus 25:55 - my servants Matthew 11:17 - We Matthew 17:27 - lest Matthew 20:27 - whosoever Matthew 23:11 - General Mark 8:34 - Whosoever Mark 10:43 - whosoever Luke 11:37 - General Luke 14:1 - as Luke 14:23 - compel John 4:36 - he that reapeth receiveth Acts 15:2 - should Acts 21:21 - that thou 1 Corinthians 3:22 - Paul 1 Corinthians 7:22 - is Christ's 1 Corinthians 8:13 - if meat 1 Corinthians 9:22 - that I might by 1 Corinthians 10:24 - seek 1 Thessalonians 1:5 - for Titus 3:2 - all men

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And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

unto: Acts 16:3, Acts 17:2, Acts 17:3, Acts 18:18, Acts 21:20-26
are under: Romans 3:19, Romans 6:14, Romans 6:15, Galatians 4:5, Galatians 4:21, Galatians 5:18
Reciprocal: Exodus 26:26 - bars of shittim wood Matthew 4:19 - I will Acts 21:24 - but Acts 21:26 - Then Romans 10:1 - my heart's Romans 11:14 - by 1 Corinthians 9:19 - that Galatians 2:3 - General Galatians 3:23 - under Galatians 4:12 - be Philippians 2:12 - own

21.

To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

them: Acts 15:28, Acts 16:4, Acts 21:25, Romans 2:12, Romans 2:14, Galatians 2:3, Galatians 2:4, Galatians 2:12-14, Galatians 3:2
not: 1 Corinthians 7:19-22, Psalms 119:32, Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 7:22, Romans 7:25, Romans 8:4, Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:14, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 6:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Titus 2:2-12, Hebrews 8:10
Reciprocal: Leviticus 25:55 - my servants 2 Chronicles 15:3 - without law Isaiah 42:4 - and the isles Isaiah 51:4 - a law Matthew 11:29 - my Matthew 12:8 - General Romans 3:19 - what things Romans 3:31 - yea Romans 6:15 - shall we Romans 8:7 - for it Galatians 3:23 - under Galatians 6:2 - the law

22.

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

To the weak: 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 15:1, 2 Corinthians 11:29, Galatians 6:1
I am: 1 Corinthians 10:33
that I might by: 1 Corinthians 9:19, 1 Corinthians 7:16, Romans 11:14
Reciprocal: Matthew 18:10 - heed Luke 17:2 - one John 5:34 - that Romans 14:1 - weak 1 Corinthians 8:9 - weak 2 Corinthians 6:3 - General Philippians 3:11 - by 1 Thessalonians 2:7 - we 1 Timothy 4:16 - them 2 Timothy 2:10 - for Hebrews 10:24 - consider James 5:20 - shall save

23.

And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

for: 1 Corinthians 9:12, Mark 8:35, 2 Corinthians 2:4, Galatians 2:5, 2 Timothy 2:10
that: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, 2 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:14, 1 Peter 5:1, 1 John 1:3
Reciprocal: Mark 10:29 - for 1 Corinthians 4:6 - for Philippians 1:7 - partakers of my Colossians 1:12 - partakers 2 John 1:2 - the truth's

24.

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

they: Hosea 12:10
run in: Psalms 19:5, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Jeremiah 12:5
so run: 1 Corinthians 9:26, Galatians 2:2, Galatians 5:7, Philippians 2:16, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:7, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:12, Revelation 3:11
Reciprocal: Psalms 119:32 - run Ecclesiastes 9:10 - thy hand Luke 13:24 - Strive John 5:7 - before John 6:27 - the meat John 20:4 - outrun Acts 20:24 - I might Romans 6:3 - Know 1 Corinthians 3:16 - Know 1 Corinthians 6:9 - Know 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Know Philippians 2:12 - work Philippians 3:13 - and reaching 2 Timothy 2:5 - strive Hebrews 12:15 - Looking

25.

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

striveth: Ephesians 6:12-18, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews 12:4
temperate: Galatians 5:23, Titus 1:8, Titus 2:2, 2 Peter 1:6
but: 1 Corinthians 15:54, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:28, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:4, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 4:4, Revelation 4:10
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 29:6 - neither have 2 Samuel 11:11 - my lord Proverbs 24:6 - by Luke 22:29 - General 1 Corinthians 9:23 - that 1 Corinthians 9:27 - I keep 1 Corinthians 16:13 - quit Philippians 4:5 - your Colossians 1:29 - striving 2 Timothy 2:4 - entangleth

26.

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

not: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:21, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:1, 1 Peter 5:1, 2 Peter 1:10
so: Matthew 11:12, Luke 13:24, Ephesians 6:12, Colossians 1:29
Reciprocal: Judges 3:2 - might know 2 Chronicles 14:12 - General Ecclesiastes 9:10 - thy hand Acts 20:28 - Take 1 Corinthians 9:24 - so run 1 Corinthians 14:9 - for 2 Corinthians 5:9 - we labour Galatians 2:2 - I should Philippians 2:16 - that I have 1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight 2 Timothy 2:4 - entangleth

27.

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

I keep: 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Corinthians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 6:13, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 8:13, 2 Corinthians 6:4, 2 Corinthians 6:5, 2 Corinthians 11:27, Colossians 3:5, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Peter 2:11
and: Romans 6:18, Romans 6:19
lest: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Psalms 50:16, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:45-47, Luke 13:26, Luke 13:27, 2 Peter 2:15
a castaway: Jeremiah 6:30, Luke 9:25, Acts 1:25, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 13:6
Reciprocal: Exodus 37:22 - were Numbers 29:7 - afflict Judges 3:2 - might know Proverbs 23:2 - General Daniel 10:3 - I ate Matthew 5:29 - pluck Matthew 11:18 - John Matthew 26:41 - the spirit Mark 9:29 - fasting Mark 9:39 - there Mark 9:43 - if Acts 20:28 - Take Romans 2:21 - therefore 2 Corinthians 5:9 - we labour Philippians 3:11 - by 1 Timothy 4:16 - thou shalt Hebrews 4:1 - any James 3:2 - to bridle