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Philemon 20
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Philemon 20
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20 Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord.
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Philemon 20
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Philemon 20
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20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh(A) my heart in Christ.
3 John 4
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3 John 4
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4 I have no greater (A)joy than to hear that (B)my children walk in [a]truth.
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- 3 John 1:4 NU the truth
3 John 4
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3 John 4
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Philemon 7
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Philemon 7
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7 For we [a]have great [b]joy and [c]consolation in your love, because the [d]hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.
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- Philemon 1:7 NU had
- Philemon 1:7 M thanksgiving
- Philemon 1:7 comfort
- Philemon 1:7 Lit. inward parts, heart, liver, and lungs
Philemon 7
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Philemon 7
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7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,(A) because you, brother, have refreshed(B) the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Philemon 12
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Philemon 12
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12 I am sending him [a]back. You therefore receive him, that is, my own [b]heart,
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- Philemon 1:12 NU back to you in person, that is, my own heart,
- Philemon 1:12 See v. 7.
Philemon 12
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Philemon 12
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12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.
1 John 3:17
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1 John 3:17
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17 But (A)whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
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1 John 3:17
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1 John 3:17
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17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,(A) how can the love of God be in that person?(B)
Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 (A)Obey those who [a]rule over you, and be submissive, for (B)they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
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- Hebrews 13:17 lead
Hebrews 13:17
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Hebrews 13:17
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17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
1 Thessalonians 3:7-9
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1 Thessalonians 3:7-9
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7 therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress (A)we were comforted concerning you by your faith. 8 For now we live, if you (B)stand fast in the Lord.
9 For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,
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1 Thessalonians 3:7-9
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1 Thessalonians 3:7-9
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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(A) in the Lord. 9 How can we thank God enough for you(B) in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?(C)
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
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1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
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19 For (A)what is our hope, or joy, or (B)crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the (C)presence of our Lord Jesus Christ (D)at His coming? 20 For you are our glory 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.
Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1
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Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts
4 Therefore, my beloved and (A)longed-for brethren, (B)my joy and crown, so (C)stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
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Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1
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Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity
4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for,(A) my joy and crown, stand firm(B) in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
Philippians 2:1-2
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Philippians 2:1-2
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Unity Through Humility
2 Therefore if there is any [a]consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any (A)affection and mercy, 2 (B)fulfill my joy (C)by being like-minded, having the same love, being of (D)one accord, of one mind.
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- Philippians 2:1 Or encouragement
Philippians 2:1-2
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Philippians 2:1-2
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Imitating Christ’s Humility
2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit,(A) if any tenderness and compassion,(B) 2 then make my joy complete(C) by being like-minded,(D) having the same love, being one(E) in spirit and of one mind.
Philippians 1:8
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Philippians 1:8
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8 For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.
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Philippians 1:8
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Philippians 1:8
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8 God can testify(A) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 7:13
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2 Corinthians 7:13
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The Joy of Titus
13 Therefore we have been comforted in your comfort. And we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit (A)has been refreshed by you all.
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2 Corinthians 7:13
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2 Corinthians 7:13
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13 By all this we are encouraged.
In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus(A) was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
2 Corinthians 7:4-7
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2 Corinthians 7:4-7
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4 (A)Great is my boldness of speech toward you, (B)great is my boasting on your behalf. (C)I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.
5 For indeed, (D)when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but (E)we were troubled on every side. (F)Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. 6 Nevertheless (G)God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by (H)the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming, but also by the [a]consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.
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- 2 Corinthians 7:7 comfort
2 Corinthians 7:4-7
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2 Corinthians 7:4-7
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4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you.(A) I am greatly encouraged;(B) in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.(C)
5 For when we came into Macedonia,(D) we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn(E)—conflicts on the outside, fears within.(F) 6 But God, who comforts the downcast,(G) comforted us by the coming of Titus,(H) 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.
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