American Standard Version of 1901
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Behold, I Paul say unto you, that, if ye receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.
For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
For we are not bold {Greek: to judge ourselves among, or to judge ourselves with.}to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.
But we will not glory beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the {Or, limit Greek: measuring-rod.}province which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even unto you.
See with how large letters I {Or, have written}write unto you with mine own hand.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
{Some ancient authorities omit And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.}And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
But, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I entreat thee to hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Let your {Or, gentleness Compare 2 Corinthians 10:1.}forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the {Greek: presence. Compare 2 Thessalonians 2:9.}coming of Titus;
For how knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O husband, whether thou shalt save thy wife?