³⁷ But let your word ‘yes’ be ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ be ‘no.’^[a] Anything more than this is from the evil one.^(A)

⁵¹ Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. They were completely astounded,^[a]

¹⁰ A thief comes only to steal^(A) and to kill and to destroy.^(B) I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.

Paul Answers an Objection

3 So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision?

Motivations for Giving

9 Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.