Be encouraged in Christ,

1. He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

2. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

3. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

4.He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

5.though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

6. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

7. Rather boast in infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon you.

8. Take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when you are weak, then you are strong.

9.Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.

10. Do no evil, .. but .. you should do what is honorable, ..that you may be made complete. ..Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.