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that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
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if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
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For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
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May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,
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For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
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I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.
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By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
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Generosity Encouraged
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
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Final Greetings
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
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Imitating Christ’s Humility
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
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My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
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I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
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We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
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Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.
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Therefore encourage one another with these words.
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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
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And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
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May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,
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encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
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Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
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He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
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Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.
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These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
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Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
