Galatians 4:14 And my sickness was hard on you. But you weren’t mean to me. You didn’t make fun of me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God. You welcomed m...

4:14 NIrV

Parallel Verses

New International Reader's Version - And my sickness was hard on you. But you weren’t mean to me. You didn’t make fun of me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God. You welcomed me as if I were Christ Jesus himself.
新标点和合本 - 你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我，如同　神的使者，如同基督耶稣。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 虽然你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，却没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我如同上帝的使者，如同基督耶稣。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 虽然你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，却没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我如同　神的使者，如同基督耶稣。
当代译本 - 那时，你们虽然因为我生病而受累，却没有轻视我、嫌弃我，反而接待我，就像接待上帝的天使，接待基督耶稣一样。
圣经新译本 - 虽然我的身体对你们是个试炼，你们却没有轻看，也没有厌弃，反而接纳我，好像　神的天使，也好像基督耶稣。
中文标准译本 - 虽然我的身体对你们是个试炼，但你们并没有藐视我，也没有唾弃我，反而接受我如同接受神的使者、如同接受基督耶稣。
现代标点和合本 - 你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我如同神的使者，如同基督耶稣。
和合本（拼音版） - 你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我，如同上帝的使者，如同基督耶稣。
New International Version - and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself.
English Standard Version - and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
New Living Translation - But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself.
The Message - And don’t you remember that even though taking in a sick guest was most troublesome for you, you chose to treat me as well as you would have treated an angel of God—as well as you would have treated Jesus himself if he had visited you? What has happened to the satisfaction you felt at that time? There were some of you then who, if possible, would have given your very eyes to me—that is how deeply you cared! And now have I suddenly become your enemy simply by telling you the truth? I can’t believe it.
Christian Standard Bible - You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.
New American Standard Bible - and you did not despise that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition, nor express contempt, but you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.
New King James Version - And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Amplified Bible - and even though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not regard it with contempt, or scorn and reject me; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus Himself.
American Standard Version - and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
King James Version - And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
New English Translation - and though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as though I were an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself!
World English Bible - That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn’t despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
新標點和合本 - 你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我，如同神的使者，如同基督耶穌。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 雖然你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，卻沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我如同上帝的使者，如同基督耶穌。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 雖然你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，卻沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我如同　神的使者，如同基督耶穌。
當代譯本 - 那時，你們雖然因為我生病而受累，卻沒有輕視我、嫌棄我，反而接待我，就像接待上帝的天使，接待基督耶穌一樣。
聖經新譯本 - 雖然我的身體對你們是個試煉，你們卻沒有輕看，也沒有厭棄，反而接納我，好像　神的天使，也好像基督耶穌。
呂振中譯本 - 但我肉身上那試探你們輕看的、你們並沒有藐視，也沒有唾棄；你們反倒接待我如同上帝的使者、如同基督耶穌一樣。
中文標準譯本 - 雖然我的身體對你們是個試煉，但你們並沒有藐視我，也沒有唾棄我，反而接受我如同接受神的使者、如同接受基督耶穌。
現代標點和合本 - 你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我如同神的使者，如同基督耶穌。
文理和合譯本 - 且我形軀有所試爾、而爾不之嫌、不之棄、乃接我如上帝之使、如基督耶穌、
文理委辦譯本 - 我躬艱難、爾不藐視、不厭棄、乃接我如上帝使者、亦接我如基督耶穌、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我身艱苦、爾未藐視、未厭棄、乃接我如天主使者、如基督耶穌、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 而爾非惟未嫌病軀而厭棄之、且竭誠予以接待、一若歡迎天神或基督本人也者。
Nueva Versión Internacional - y, aunque esta fue una prueba para ustedes, no me trataron con desprecio ni desdén. Al contrario, me recibieron como a un ángel de Dios, como si se tratara de Cristo Jesús.
현대인의 성경 - 내 병이 여러분에게 시험이 되긴 했지만 여러분은 나를 업신여기거나 버리지 않고 하나님의 천사나 그리스도 예수님과 같이 나를 환영해 주었습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - И хотя мое физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня. Вы приняли меня словно ангела Божьего, как бы Самого Христа Иисуса!
Восточный перевод - И хотя моё физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня . Вы приняли меня словно ангела от Всевышнего или даже как бы Самого Ису Масиха!
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И хотя моё физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня . Вы приняли меня словно ангела от Аллаха или даже как бы Самого Ису аль-Масиха!
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И хотя моё физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня . Вы приняли меня словно ангела от Всевышнего или даже как бы Самого Исо Масеха!
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Vous auriez pu être tentés de me mépriser ou de me repousser à cause de mon infirmité. Mais vous ne l’avez pas fait ! Au contraire, vous m’avez accueilli comme si j’avais été un ange de Dieu, ou même Jésus-Christ en personne.
リビングバイブル - その病気は人に不快感を与えるものであったにもかかわらず、あなたがたは、私を拒んだり、追い返したりしませんでした。それどころか、まるで天使かキリスト・イエスであるかのように迎え入れ、気づかってくれました。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ τὸν πειρασμὸν ὑμῶν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου οὐκ ἐξουθενήσατε οὐδὲ ἐξεπτύσατε, ἀλλ’ ὡς ἄγγελον θεοῦ ἐδέξασθέ με, ὡς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ τὸν πειρασμὸν ὑμῶν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου, οὐκ ἐξουθενήσατε οὐδὲ ἐξεπτύσατε, ἀλλὰ ὡς ἄγγελον Θεοῦ ἐδέξασθέ με, ὡς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Embora a minha doença tenha sido uma provação, vocês não me trataram com desprezo ou desdém; ao contrário, receberam-me como se eu fosse um anjo de Deus, como o próprio Cristo Jesus.
Hoffnung für alle - und obwohl meine Krankheit eine Bewährungsprobe für euren Glauben war, habt ihr mich weder verachtet noch abgewiesen. Im Gegenteil, ihr habt mich wie einen Engel Gottes aufgenommen, ja, wie Jesus Christus selbst.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Mặc dù bệnh hoạn của tôi có thể làm anh chị em khó chịu, nhưng anh chị em không khước từ, ruồng rẫy tôi. Trái lại, anh chị em đã tiếp đón tôi như thiên sứ của Đức Chúa Trời, như chính Chúa Cứu Thế vậy.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แม้ว่าความเจ็บป่วยของข้าพเจ้าเป็นการทดลองสำหรับท่าน ท่านก็ไม่ได้ดูถูกหรือสบประมาทข้าพเจ้าเลย กลับต้อนรับราวกับข้าพเจ้าเป็นทูตของพระเจ้า ราวกับข้าพเจ้าเป็นองค์พระเยซูคริสต์เอง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แม้ว่าอาการป่วยของข้าพเจ้าได้ก่อความลำบากแก่ท่าน ท่านไม่ได้ดูหมิ่นหรือรังเกียจข้าพเจ้า แต่ท่านกลับต้อนรับข้าพเจ้าราวกับว่าข้าพเจ้าเป็นทูตสวรรค์ของพระเจ้า หรือเหมือนกับเป็นพระเยซูคริสต์เอง

Cross Reference

Hebrews 13:2 - Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.
Matthew 18:5 - Anyone who welcomes a little child like this one in my name welcomes me.
Ecclesiastes 9:16 - So I said, “It’s better to be wise than to be powerful.” But people look down on the poor man’s wisdom. No one pays any attention to what he says.
Psalm 119:141 - I’m not important. People look down on me. But I don’t forget to obey your rules.
Galatians 4:13 - Remember when I first preached the good news to you? Remember I did that because I was sick.
2 Samuel 14:17 - “So now I’m saying, ‘May what you have told me prevent that man from doing what he wants. You are like an angel of God. You know what is good and what is evil. May the Lord your God be with you.’ ”
John 13:20 - What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who accepts someone I send accepts me. And anyone who accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”
2 Samuel 19:27 - He has told you lies about me. King David, you are like an angel of God. So do what you wish.
Job 12:5 - People who have an easy life look down on those who have problems. They think trouble comes only to those whose feet are slipping.
Isaiah 53:2 - His servant grew up like a tender young plant. He grew like a root coming up out of dry ground. He didn’t have any beauty or majesty that made us notice him. There wasn’t anything special about the way he looked that drew us to him.
Isaiah 53:3 - People looked down on him. They didn’t accept him. He knew all about pain and suffering. He was like someone people turn their faces away from. We looked down on him. We didn’t have any respect for him.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:16 - “Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever does not accept you does not accept me. But whoever does not accept me does not accept the one who sent me.”
Zechariah 12:8 - At that time I will be like a shield to those who live in Jerusalem. Then even the weakest among them will be great warriors like David. And David’s family line will be like the angel of the Lord who leads them.
1 Corinthians 1:28 - God chose the things of this world that are common and looked down on. God chose things considered unimportant to do away with things considered important.
1 Corinthians 4:10 - 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!
Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Malachi 2:7 - “The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:20 - So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - We never stop thanking God for the way you received his word. You heard it from us. But you didn’t accept it as a human word. You accepted it for what it really is. It is God’s word. It is really at work in you who believe.
Matthew 10:40 - “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Parallel Verses

Cross Reference

New International Reader's Version - And my sickness was hard on you. But you weren’t mean to me. You didn’t make fun of me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God. You welcomed me as if I were Christ Jesus himself.
新标点和合本 - 你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我，如同　神的使者，如同基督耶稣。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 虽然你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，却没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我如同上帝的使者，如同基督耶稣。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 虽然你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，却没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我如同　神的使者，如同基督耶稣。
当代译本 - 那时，你们虽然因为我生病而受累，却没有轻视我、嫌弃我，反而接待我，就像接待上帝的天使，接待基督耶稣一样。
圣经新译本 - 虽然我的身体对你们是个试炼，你们却没有轻看，也没有厌弃，反而接纳我，好像　神的天使，也好像基督耶稣。
中文标准译本 - 虽然我的身体对你们是个试炼，但你们并没有藐视我，也没有唾弃我，反而接受我如同接受神的使者、如同接受基督耶稣。
现代标点和合本 - 你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我如同神的使者，如同基督耶稣。
和合本（拼音版） - 你们为我身体的缘故受试炼，没有轻看我，也没有厌弃我，反倒接待我，如同上帝的使者，如同基督耶稣。
New International Version - and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself.
English Standard Version - and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
New Living Translation - But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself.
The Message - And don’t you remember that even though taking in a sick guest was most troublesome for you, you chose to treat me as well as you would have treated an angel of God—as well as you would have treated Jesus himself if he had visited you? What has happened to the satisfaction you felt at that time? There were some of you then who, if possible, would have given your very eyes to me—that is how deeply you cared! And now have I suddenly become your enemy simply by telling you the truth? I can’t believe it.
Christian Standard Bible - You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.
New American Standard Bible - and you did not despise that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition, nor express contempt, but you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.
New King James Version - And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Amplified Bible - and even though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not regard it with contempt, or scorn and reject me; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus Himself.
American Standard Version - and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
King James Version - And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
New English Translation - and though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as though I were an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself!
World English Bible - That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn’t despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
新標點和合本 - 你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我，如同神的使者，如同基督耶穌。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 雖然你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，卻沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我如同上帝的使者，如同基督耶穌。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 雖然你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，卻沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我如同　神的使者，如同基督耶穌。
當代譯本 - 那時，你們雖然因為我生病而受累，卻沒有輕視我、嫌棄我，反而接待我，就像接待上帝的天使，接待基督耶穌一樣。
聖經新譯本 - 雖然我的身體對你們是個試煉，你們卻沒有輕看，也沒有厭棄，反而接納我，好像　神的天使，也好像基督耶穌。
呂振中譯本 - 但我肉身上那試探你們輕看的、你們並沒有藐視，也沒有唾棄；你們反倒接待我如同上帝的使者、如同基督耶穌一樣。
中文標準譯本 - 雖然我的身體對你們是個試煉，但你們並沒有藐視我，也沒有唾棄我，反而接受我如同接受神的使者、如同接受基督耶穌。
現代標點和合本 - 你們為我身體的緣故受試煉，沒有輕看我，也沒有厭棄我，反倒接待我如同神的使者，如同基督耶穌。
文理和合譯本 - 且我形軀有所試爾、而爾不之嫌、不之棄、乃接我如上帝之使、如基督耶穌、
文理委辦譯本 - 我躬艱難、爾不藐視、不厭棄、乃接我如上帝使者、亦接我如基督耶穌、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我身艱苦、爾未藐視、未厭棄、乃接我如天主使者、如基督耶穌、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 而爾非惟未嫌病軀而厭棄之、且竭誠予以接待、一若歡迎天神或基督本人也者。
Nueva Versión Internacional - y, aunque esta fue una prueba para ustedes, no me trataron con desprecio ni desdén. Al contrario, me recibieron como a un ángel de Dios, como si se tratara de Cristo Jesús.
현대인의 성경 - 내 병이 여러분에게 시험이 되긴 했지만 여러분은 나를 업신여기거나 버리지 않고 하나님의 천사나 그리스도 예수님과 같이 나를 환영해 주었습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - И хотя мое физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня. Вы приняли меня словно ангела Божьего, как бы Самого Христа Иисуса!
Восточный перевод - И хотя моё физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня . Вы приняли меня словно ангела от Всевышнего или даже как бы Самого Ису Масиха!
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И хотя моё физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня . Вы приняли меня словно ангела от Аллаха или даже как бы Самого Ису аль-Масиха!
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И хотя моё физическое состояние было испытанием и для вас, вы не пренебрегали тогда мной и не унизили меня . Вы приняли меня словно ангела от Всевышнего или даже как бы Самого Исо Масеха!
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Vous auriez pu être tentés de me mépriser ou de me repousser à cause de mon infirmité. Mais vous ne l’avez pas fait ! Au contraire, vous m’avez accueilli comme si j’avais été un ange de Dieu, ou même Jésus-Christ en personne.
リビングバイブル - その病気は人に不快感を与えるものであったにもかかわらず、あなたがたは、私を拒んだり、追い返したりしませんでした。それどころか、まるで天使かキリスト・イエスであるかのように迎え入れ、気づかってくれました。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ τὸν πειρασμὸν ὑμῶν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου οὐκ ἐξουθενήσατε οὐδὲ ἐξεπτύσατε, ἀλλ’ ὡς ἄγγελον θεοῦ ἐδέξασθέ με, ὡς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ τὸν πειρασμὸν ὑμῶν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου, οὐκ ἐξουθενήσατε οὐδὲ ἐξεπτύσατε, ἀλλὰ ὡς ἄγγελον Θεοῦ ἐδέξασθέ με, ὡς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Embora a minha doença tenha sido uma provação, vocês não me trataram com desprezo ou desdém; ao contrário, receberam-me como se eu fosse um anjo de Deus, como o próprio Cristo Jesus.
Hoffnung für alle - und obwohl meine Krankheit eine Bewährungsprobe für euren Glauben war, habt ihr mich weder verachtet noch abgewiesen. Im Gegenteil, ihr habt mich wie einen Engel Gottes aufgenommen, ja, wie Jesus Christus selbst.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Mặc dù bệnh hoạn của tôi có thể làm anh chị em khó chịu, nhưng anh chị em không khước từ, ruồng rẫy tôi. Trái lại, anh chị em đã tiếp đón tôi như thiên sứ của Đức Chúa Trời, như chính Chúa Cứu Thế vậy.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แม้ว่าความเจ็บป่วยของข้าพเจ้าเป็นการทดลองสำหรับท่าน ท่านก็ไม่ได้ดูถูกหรือสบประมาทข้าพเจ้าเลย กลับต้อนรับราวกับข้าพเจ้าเป็นทูตของพระเจ้า ราวกับข้าพเจ้าเป็นองค์พระเยซูคริสต์เอง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แม้ว่าอาการป่วยของข้าพเจ้าได้ก่อความลำบากแก่ท่าน ท่านไม่ได้ดูหมิ่นหรือรังเกียจข้าพเจ้า แต่ท่านกลับต้อนรับข้าพเจ้าราวกับว่าข้าพเจ้าเป็นทูตสวรรค์ของพระเจ้า หรือเหมือนกับเป็นพระเยซูคริสต์เอง

Hebrews 13:2 - Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.
Matthew 18:5 - Anyone who welcomes a little child like this one in my name welcomes me.
Ecclesiastes 9:16 - So I said, “It’s better to be wise than to be powerful.” But people look down on the poor man’s wisdom. No one pays any attention to what he says.
Psalm 119:141 - I’m not important. People look down on me. But I don’t forget to obey your rules.
Galatians 4:13 - Remember when I first preached the good news to you? Remember I did that because I was sick.
2 Samuel 14:17 - “So now I’m saying, ‘May what you have told me prevent that man from doing what he wants. You are like an angel of God. You know what is good and what is evil. May the Lord your God be with you.’ ”
John 13:20 - What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who accepts someone I send accepts me. And anyone who accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”
2 Samuel 19:27 - He has told you lies about me. King David, you are like an angel of God. So do what you wish.
Job 12:5 - People who have an easy life look down on those who have problems. They think trouble comes only to those whose feet are slipping.
Isaiah 53:2 - His servant grew up like a tender young plant. He grew like a root coming up out of dry ground. He didn’t have any beauty or majesty that made us notice him. There wasn’t anything special about the way he looked that drew us to him.
Isaiah 53:3 - People looked down on him. They didn’t accept him. He knew all about pain and suffering. He was like someone people turn their faces away from. We looked down on him. We didn’t have any respect for him.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:16 - “Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever does not accept you does not accept me. But whoever does not accept me does not accept the one who sent me.”
Zechariah 12:8 - At that time I will be like a shield to those who live in Jerusalem. Then even the weakest among them will be great warriors like David. And David’s family line will be like the angel of the Lord who leads them.
1 Corinthians 1:28 - God chose the things of this world that are common and looked down on. God chose things considered unimportant to do away with things considered important.
1 Corinthians 4:10 - 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!
Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Malachi 2:7 - “The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:20 - So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - We never stop thanking God for the way you received his word. You heard it from us. But you didn’t accept it as a human word. You accepted it for what it really is. It is God’s word. It is really at work in you who believe.
Matthew 10:40 - “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.