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1 John 3 16
We know what love is because Jesus Christ gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters.
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2 Corinthians 12 15
So I will be very happy to spend everything I have for you. I will even spend myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
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Philippians 2:17
But my life might even be poured out like a drink offering on your sacrifices. I’m talking about the way you serve because you believe. Even so, I am glad. I am joyful with all of you.
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Romans 1:11-12
I long to see you. I want to make you strong by giving you a gift from the Holy Spirit.I want us to encourage one another in the faith we share.
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Hebrews 13:17
Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.
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Galatians 4:19
My dear children, I am in pain for you like I was when we first met. I have pain like a woman giving birth. And my pain will continue until Christ makes you like himself.
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Colossians 4:12
Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.
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Philemon 1:1
I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. Our brother Timothy joins me in writing. Philemon, we are sending you this letter. You are our dear friend. You work together with us.
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2 Corinthians 6 11-2 Corinthians 6 13
Believers at Corinth, we have spoken freely to you. We have opened our hearts wide to you.We are not holding back our love from you. But you are holding back your love from us.I speak to you as if you were my children. It is only fair that you open your hearts wide to us also.
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2 Corinthians 6 1
We work together with God. So we are asking you not to receive God’s grace and then do nothing with it.
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Colossians 1:7
You learned the good news from Epaphras. He is dear to us. He serves Christ together with us. He faithfully works for Christ and for us among you.
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Philippians 1:8
God is my witness that I long for all of you. I love you with the love that Christ Jesus gives.
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Romans 10:1
Brothers and sisters, with all my heart I long for the people of Israel to be saved. I pray to God for them.
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Philippians 2:20
I have no one else like Timothy. He will truly care about how you are doing.
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Jeremiah 13:15-17
People of Judah, listen to me. Pay attention and don’t be proud. The Lord has spoken.Give glory to the Lord your God. Honor him before he sends darkness to cover the land. Do this before you trip and fall on the darkened hills. You hope that light will come. But he will turn it into thick darkness. He will change it to deep shadows.If you don’t listen, I will weep in secret. Because you are so proud, I will weep bitterly. Tears will flow from my eyes. The Lord’ s flock will be taken away as prisoners.
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Romans 15:29
I know that when I come to you, I will come with the full blessing of Christ.
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Romans 9:1-3
I speak the truth in Christ. I am not lying. My mind tells me that what I say is true. It is guided by the Holy Spirit.My heart is full of sorrow. My sadness never ends.I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.
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Philippians 4:1
My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
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Colossians 1:28
Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.
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Philippians 2:25-26
But I think it’s necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother in the Lord. He is a worker and a soldier of Christ together with me. He is also your messenger. You sent him to take care of my needs.He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.
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Luke 7:2
There the servant of a Roman commander was sick and about to die. His master thought highly of him.
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Acts 20:23-24
I only know that in every city the Spirit warns me. He tells me that I will face prison and suffering.But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.