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3 John 3
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3 John 3
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3 Some of the traveling teachers[a] recently returned and made me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are living according to the truth.
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- 3 Greek the brothers; also in verses 5 and 10.
3 John 3
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3 John 3
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3 It gave me great joy when some believers(A) came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.(B)
2 John 4
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2 John 4
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Live in the Truth
4 How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded.
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2 John 4
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2 John 4
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4 It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth,(A) just as the Father commanded us.
2 John 2
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2 John 2
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2 because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever.
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2 John 2
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2 John 2
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Psalm 119:11
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Psalm 119:11
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11 I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11
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Psalm 119:11
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3 John 4
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3 John 4
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4 I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.
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3 John 4
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3 John 4
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1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
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1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
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6 But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you. 7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters,[a] because you have remained strong in your faith. 8 It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord.
9 How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.
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- 3:7 Greek brothers.
1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
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1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
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Timothy’s Encouraging Report
6 But Timothy(A) has just now come to us from you(B) and has brought good news about your faith and love.(C) He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.(D) 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm(E) in the Lord. 9 How can we thank God enough for you(F) in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?(G)
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
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1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
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19 After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you! 20 Yes, you are our pride and joy.
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1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
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1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
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19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown(A) in which we will glory(B) in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes?(C) Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory(D) and joy.
Colossians 1:7-8
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Colossians 1:7-8
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7 You learned about the Good News from Epaphras, our beloved co-worker. He is Christ’s faithful servant, and he is helping us on your behalf.[a] 8 He has told us about the love for others that the Holy Spirit has given you.
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- 1:7 Or he is ministering on your behalf; some manuscripts read he is ministering on our behalf.
Colossians 1:7-8
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Colossians 1:7-8
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7 You learned it from Epaphras,(A) our dear fellow servant,[a] who is a faithful minister(B) of Christ on our[b] behalf, 8 and who also told us of your love in the Spirit.(C)
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- Colossians 1:7 Or slave
- Colossians 1:7 Some manuscripts your
Philippians 1:4
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Philippians 1:4
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4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,
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Philippians 1:4
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Philippians 1:4
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4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray(A) with joy
Ephesians 1:15-16
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Ephesians 1:15-16
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Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere,[a] 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly,
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- 1:15 Some manuscripts read your faithfulness to the Lord Jesus and to God’s people everywhere.
Ephesians 1:15-16
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Ephesians 1:15-16
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Thanksgiving and Prayer
15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus(A) and your love for all God’s people,(B) 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you,(C) remembering you in my prayers.(D)
2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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6 But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. 7 His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!
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2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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6 But God, who comforts the downcast,(A) comforted us by the coming of Titus,(B) 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
Romans 1:8-9
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Romans 1:8-9
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God’s Good News
8 Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world. 9 God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart[a] by spreading the Good News about his Son.
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- 1:9 Or in my spirit.
Romans 1:8-9
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Romans 1:8-9
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Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you,(A) because your faith is being reported all over the world.(B) 9 God, whom I serve(C) in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness(D) how constantly I remember you
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