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Philemon 20
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Philemon 20
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20 Yes, my brother, please do me this favor[a] for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ.
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- 20 Greek onaimen, a play on the name Onesimus.
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 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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Philemon 7
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Philemon 7
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7 Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
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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 back to you, and with him comes my own heart.
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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 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister[a] in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
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- 3:17 Greek sees his brother.
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 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.
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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 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 3:7-9
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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 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.
Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1
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4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,[a] stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
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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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Have the Attitude of Christ
2 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
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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 God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
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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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13 We have been greatly encouraged by this.
In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind[a] at ease.
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- 7:13 Greek his spirit.
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 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.
Paul’s Joy at the Church’s Repentance
5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. 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 7:4-7
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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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