So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NABRE Paul writes this second letter to the community at Corinth to defend himself against some accusations and to reestablish his relationship with the community. Paul in…
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For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16 NABRE Paul is writing to the Christian Community in Colossae, it is not a…
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For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek. Romans 1:16 NABRE Paul writing to the community in Rome has a strong statement about what he believes and what he will do…
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For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. Ephesians 6:12 NABRE Paul is concluding his letter to the community at Ephesus, exhorting them to remain strong. Paul…
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Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:10 NABRE Paul is describing a new way of thinking within the new covenant. With the old covenant God provides a law for the people to follow. In earlier verses Paul describes some of…
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