This is why we work and try so hard. It’s because we have put our hope in the living God. He is the Savior of all people. Most of all, he is the Savior of those who believe.

我们劳苦努力，正是为此，因我们的指望在乎永生的神；他是万人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我们劳苦，努力正是为此，因为我们的指望在乎永生的上帝。他是人人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我们劳苦，努力正是为此，因为我们的指望在乎永生的神。他是人人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我们努力奋斗正是为了这个目的，因为我们的盼望在于永活的上帝。祂是全人类的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我们也是为这缘故劳苦努力，因为我们的盼望在于永活的神。他是万人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

事实上，我们劳苦、争战正是为此，因为我们把盼望寄托于永生的神——他是所有人的救主，尤其是信徒的救主。

我們勞苦努力，正是為此，因我們的指望在乎永生的神；他是萬人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我們勞苦，努力正是為此，因為我們的指望在乎永生的上帝。他是人人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我們勞苦，努力正是為此，因為我們的指望在乎永生的神。他是人人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我們努力奮鬥正是為了這個目的，因為我們的盼望在於永活的上帝。祂是全人類的救主，更是信徒的救主。

我們也是為這緣故勞苦努力，因為我們的盼望在於永活的神。他是萬人的救主，更是信徒的救主。

『我們勞苦奮鬥、正是為了這個，因為我們已把盼望釘住於永活的上帝了；他是萬人的拯救者，尤其是信徒的拯救者。』

事實上，我們勞苦、爭戰正是為此，因為我們把盼望寄託於永生的神——他是所有人的救主，尤其是信徒的救主。

我儕為此服勞勉力、以有望於維生之上帝、即萬人之救者、於信者為尤然、

念此我服勞見詬、蓋吾所賴者、永生上帝、即救萬人、救信主尤切者、

我儕服勞受辱、正為此也、因我儕仰望永生天主、彼乃萬人之救主、更為信者之救主、

蓋吾人之所為堅苦奮鬥者、正為此耳。應知吾人所屬望者、乃一有生無死之天主、萬人之救主、而尤與信徒相親者也、

That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.

For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.

For this reason we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all mankind, especially of believers.

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe.

In fact, we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, especially of those who believe.

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

He wants all people to be saved. He wants them to come to know the truth.

Then everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world. He sent his Son to save the world through him.

They said to the woman,“ We no longer believe just because of what you said. We have now heard for ourselves. We know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”

He gave himself to pay for the sins of all people. We have been told this message at just the right time.

The Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. We have seen it and are witnesses to it.

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him. John said,“ Look! The Lamb of God! He takes away the sin of the world!

And Isaiah says,“ The Root of Jesse will grow up quickly. He will rule over the nations. The Gentiles will put their hope in him.”( Isaiah 11:10)May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

Are they serving Christ? I am serving him even more. I’m out of my mind to talk like this! I have worked much harder. I have been in prison more often. I have suffered terrible beatings. Again and again I almost died.Five times the Jews gave me 39 strokes with a whip.Three times I was beaten with sticks. Once they tried to kill me by throwing stones at me. Three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.I have had to keep on the move. I have been in danger from rivers. I have been in danger from robbers. I have been in danger from my fellow Jews and in danger from Gentiles. I have been in danger in the city, in the country, and at sea. I have been in danger from people who pretended they were believers.I have worked very hard. Often I have gone without sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty. Often I have gone without food. I have been cold and naked.

It is better to go to the Lord for safety than to trust in mere human beings.

Then they cried out to the Lord because of their problems. And he saved them from their troubles.He led them straight to a city where they could make their homes.Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people.He gives those who are thirsty all the water they want. He gives those who are hungry all the good food they can eat.Others lived in the deepest darkness. They suffered as prisoners in iron chains.That’s because they hadn’t obeyed the commands of God. They had refused to follow the plans of the Most High God.So he made them do work that was hard and bitter. They tripped and fell, and there was no one to help them.Then they cried out to the Lord because of their problems. And he saved them from their troubles.He brought them out of the deepest darkness. He broke their chains off.Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people.He breaks down gates that are made of bronze. He cuts through bars that are made of iron.Others were foolish. They suffered because of their sins. They suffered because they wouldn’t obey the Lord.They refused to eat anything. They came close to passing through the gates of death.Then they cried out to the Lord because of their problems. And he saved them from their troubles.He gave his command and healed them. He saved them from the grave.Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people.Let them sacrifice thank offerings. Let them talk about what he has done as they sing with joy.Some people sailed out on the ocean in ships. They traded goods on the mighty waters.They saw the works of the Lord. They saw the wonderful deeds he did on the ocean.He spoke and stirred up a storm. It lifted the waves high.They rose up to the heavens. Then they went down deep into the ocean. In that kind of danger the people’s boldness melted away.They were unsteady like people who have become drunk. They didn’t know what to do.Then they cried out to the Lord because of their problems. And he brought them out of their troubles.He made the storm as quiet as a whisper. The waves of the ocean calmed down.The people were glad when the ocean became calm. Then he guided them to the harbor they were looking for.Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people.Let them honor him among his people who gather for worship. Let them praise him in the meeting of the elders.He turned rivers into a desert. He turned flowing springs into thirsty ground.He turned land that produced crops into a salty land where nothing could grow. He did it because the people who lived there were evil.He turned the desert into pools of water. He turned the dry and cracked ground into flowing springs.He brought hungry people there to live. They built a city where they could make their homes.They planted fields and vineyards that produced large crops.He blessed the people, and they greatly increased their numbers. He kept their herds from getting smaller.Then the number of God’s people got smaller. They were made humble by trouble, suffering and sorrow.The God who looks down on proud nobles made them wander in a desert where no one lives.But he lifted needy people out of their suffering. He made their families increase like flocks of sheep.Honest people see it and are filled with joy. But no one who is evil has anything to say.Let those who are wise pay attention to these things. Let them think about the loving deeds of the Lord.

Tell me what will happen. State your case. Talk it over together. Who spoke long ago about what would happen? Who said it a long time ago? I did. I am the Lord. I am the one and only God. I always do what is right. I am the one who saves. There is no God but me.“ All you who live anywhere on earth, turn to me and be saved. I am God. There is no other God.

“ What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged. They have crossed over from death to life.

We are pushed hard from all sides. But we are not beaten down. We are bewildered. But that doesn’t make us lose hope.Others make us suffer. But God does not desert us. We are knocked down. But we are not knocked out.We always carry around the death of Jesus in our bodies. In that way, the life of Jesus can be shown in our bodies.

Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

Lord who rules over all, blessed is the person who trusts in you.

But I am like a healthy olive tree. My roots are deep in the house of God. I trust in your faithful love for ever and ever.

Suppose people say bad things about you because you believe in Christ. Then you are blessed, because God’s Spirit rests on you. He is the Spirit of glory.If you suffer, it shouldn’t be because you are a murderer. It shouldn’t be because you are a thief or someone who does evil things. It shouldn’t be because you interfere with other people’s business.

I am suffering for it. I have even been put in chains like someone who has committed a crime. But God’s word is not held back by chains.So I put up with everything for the good of God’s chosen people. Then they also can be saved. Christ Jesus saves them. He gives them glory that will last forever.

We don’t put anything in anyone’s way. So no one can find fault with our work for God.Instead, we make it clear that we serve God in every way. We serve him by standing firm in troubles, hard times and suffering.We don’t give up when we are beaten or put in prison. When people stir up trouble in the streets, we continue to serve God. We work hard for him. We go without sleep and food.We remain pure. We understand completely what it means to serve God. We are patient and kind. We serve him in the power of the Holy Spirit. We serve him with true love.We speak the truth. We serve in the power of God. We hold the weapons of godliness in the right hand and in the left.We serve God in times of glory and shame. We serve him whether the news about us is bad or good. We are true to our calling. But people treat us as if we were pretenders.We are known, but people treat us as if we were unknown. We are dying, but we continue to live. We are beaten, but we are not killed.We are sad, but we are always full of joy. We are poor, but we make many people rich. We have nothing, but we own everything.

Then if I have to put off my visit, you will know how people should act in God’s family. The family of God is the church of the living God. It is the pillar and foundation of the truth.

God, you are the one who saves us. We will trust in you. Then we won’t be afraid. Lord, you are the one who gives us strength. You are the one who keeps us safe. Lord, you have saved us.”

So let us go to him outside the camp. Let us be willing to suffer the shame he suffered.

He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him. He’s the one who said,‘ I am the Son of God.’ ”

Let those who have been set free by the Lord tell their story. He set them free from the power of the enemy.

It seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of a parade. We are like people sentenced to die in front of a crowd. We have been made a show for the whole creation to see. Angels and people are staring at us.We are fools for Christ. But you are so wise in Christ! We are weak. But you are so strong! You are honored. But we are looked down on!Up to this very hour we are hungry and thirsty. We are dressed in rags. We are being treated badly. We have no homes.We work hard with our own hands. When others curse us, we bless them. When we are attacked, we put up with it.When others say bad things about us, we answer with kind words. We have become the world’s garbage. We are everybody’s trash, right up to this moment.

Your holiness is as great as the height of the highest mountains. You are as honest as the oceans are deep. Lord, you keep people and animals safe.

Because of what Christ has done, you believe in God. It was God who raised him from the dead. And it was God who gave him glory. So your faith and hope are in God.

The Lord is good. When people are in trouble, they can go to him for safety. He takes good care of those who trust in him.

But you know all about my teaching. You know how I live and what I live for. You know about my faith and love. You know how patient I am. You know I haven’t given up.You know that I was treated badly. You know that I suffered greatly. You know what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra. You know how badly I have been treated. But the Lord saved me from all my troubles.In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be treated badly.

Does anyone among you have respect for the Lord? Does anyone obey the message of the Lord’ s servant? Let the person who walks in the dark trust in the Lord. Let the one who doesn’t have any light to guide them depend on their God.

The Lord helps them and saves them. He saves them from sinful people because they go to him for safety.

He suffered shame because of Christ. He thought it had great value. Moses considered it better than the riches of Egypt. He was looking ahead to his reward.

Then Nebuchadnezzar said,“ May the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be praised! He has sent his angel and saved his servants. They trusted in him. They refused to obey my command. They were willing to give up their lives. They would rather die than serve or worship any god except their own God.

“ But I will bless anyone who trusts in me. I will do good things for the person who depends on me.