Philippians 4:1 My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, s...

4:1 MSG

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The Message - My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God.
新标点和合本 - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
当代译本 - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄姊妹，你们就是我的喜乐和冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄姊妹，你们要靠主坚定不移。
圣经新译本 - 我所想念亲爱的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐、我的冠冕。所以，亲爱的，你们应当靠着主站立得稳。
中文标准译本 - 因此，我所爱的、所想念的弟兄们，我的喜乐、我的冠冕哪！各位蒙爱的人，你们当如此在主里站立得稳！
现代标点和合本 - 我所亲爱所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
和合本（拼音版） - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
New International Version - Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
New International Reader's Version - 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.
English Standard Version - Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
New Living Translation - Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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.
Christian Standard Bible - So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
New King James Version - Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Amplified Bible - Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
American Standard Version - Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
King James Version - Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
New English Translation - So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
World English Bible - Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
新標點和合本 - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的弟兄，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
當代譯本 - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄姊妹，你們就是我的喜樂和冠冕。我親愛的弟兄姊妹，你們要靠主堅定不移。
聖經新譯本 - 我所想念親愛的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂、我的冠冕。所以，親愛的，你們應當靠著主站立得穩。
呂振中譯本 - 所以我所親愛所切慕的弟兄們，我的喜樂和華冠哪，你們要這樣站穩在主裏，親愛的啊。
中文標準譯本 - 因此，我所愛的、所想念的弟兄們，我的喜樂、我的冠冕哪！各位蒙愛的人，你們當如此在主裡站立得穩！
現代標點和合本 - 我所親愛所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的弟兄，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
文理和合譯本 - 是以我所愛所慕之兄弟、為我之樂、為我之冕、我所愛者乎、宜堅立於主、○
文理委辦譯本 - 我所愛慕之兄弟、我所欣詡之良朋、我視爾若冕旒、宜宗主堅立、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我所愛所慕之兄弟、爾為我之喜樂、我之冠冕、我所愛者乎、爾當信主而堅立、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是故我之歡心、我之榮冠、我所愛慕欣羨之兄弟乎！吾望爾等於主道中立定腳跟、確乎不拔也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por lo tanto, queridos hermanos míos, a quienes amo y extraño mucho, ustedes que son mi alegría y mi corona, manténganse así firmes en el Señor.
현대인의 성경 - 내가 사랑하고 그리워하는 형제 여러분, 여러분은 나의 기쁨이며 면류관입 니다. 그러므로 여러분은 주님 안에 굳게 서십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твердо в Господе, любимые.
Восточный перевод - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твёрдо в вашей вере в Повелителя, любимые.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твёрдо в вашей вере в Повелителя, любимые.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твёрдо в вашей вере в Повелителя, любимые.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Ainsi donc, mes frères et sœurs bien-aimés, vous que je désire tant revoir, vous qui êtes ma joie et ma couronne, c’est de cette manière, mes chers amis, que vous devez tenir ferme, en restant attachés au Seigneur.
リビングバイブル - 愛する兄弟（信仰を同じくする者）たち。私はあなたがたに、ぜひ会いたいと願っています。あなたがたは私の喜びであり、私の働きが結んだ実なのですから。愛する皆さん。どうかいつまでも、主に対して真実であってください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν Κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, meus irmãos, a quem amo e de quem tenho saudade, vocês que são a minha alegria e a minha coroa, permaneçam assim firmes no Senhor, ó amados!
Hoffnung für alle - Darum ermutige ich euch, meine lieben Brüder und Schwestern: Bleibt nur fest in eurem Glauben an den Herrn, so wie ich es euch geschrieben habe! Ich habe große Sehnsucht nach euch, denn ihr seid meine Freude, mein ganzer Stolz, die Menschen, die ich von Herzen liebe!
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa các anh chị em yêu quý, là những người tôi yêu mến và mong mỏi gặp mặt, anh chị em chính là niềm vui và vòng hoa chiến thắng của tôi. Anh chị em yêu quý, hãy vững vàng trong Chúa!
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นพี่น้องทั้งหลายผู้ซึ่งข้าพเจ้ารักและอาลัยหา ผู้เป็นความชื่นชมยินดีและเป็นมงกุฎของข้าพเจ้า เพื่อนที่รัก ท่านควรจะยืนหยัดมั่นคงในองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าอย่างนั้น!
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น พี่น้องที่รักและคิดถึงยิ่ง ท่านจงยืนหยัดในพระผู้เป็นเจ้า พี่น้องที่รักทั้งหลายทำให้ข้าพเจ้ายินดี ท่านเป็นเสมือนมงกุฎแห่งความมีชัยของข้าพเจ้า

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2 Timothy 2:1 - So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It’s the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Hebrews 4:14 - Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Galatians 5:1 - Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.
Psalms 125:1 - Those who trust in God are like Zion Mountain: Nothing can move it, a rock-solid mountain you can always depend on. Mountains encircle Jerusalem, and God encircles his people— always has and always will. The fist of the wicked will never violate What is due the righteous, provoking wrongful violence. Be good to your good people, God, to those whose hearts are right! God will round up the backsliders, corral them with the incorrigibles. Peace over Israel!
Ephesians 6:10 - And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no weekend war that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
Ephesians 6:13 - Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - What would be an adequate thanksgiving to offer God for all the joy we experience before him because of you? We do what we can, praying away, night and day, asking for the bonus of seeing your faces again and doing what we can to help when your faith falters.
Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the unending life, the real life!
2 Thessalonians 2:15 - So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech.
2 Peter 3:17 - But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!
2 Peter 3:11 - Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life? Daily expect the Day of God, eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements melt down that day—but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness. * * *
2 Peter 3:14 - So, my dear friends, since this is what you have to look forward to, do your very best to be found living at your best, in purity and peace. Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation. Our good brother Paul, who was given much wisdom in these matters, refers to this in all his letters, and has written you essentially the same thing. Some things Paul writes are difficult to understand. Irresponsible people who don’t know what they are talking about twist them every which way. They do it to the rest of the Scriptures, too, destroying themselves as they do it.
Philippians 3:20 - But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
Jude 1:24 - And now to him who can keep you on your feet, standing tall in his bright presence, fresh and celebrating—to our one God, our only Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Master, be glory, majesty, strength, and rule before all time, and now, and to the end of all time. Yes.
John 8:31 - Then Jesus turned to the Jews who had claimed to believe in him. “If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.”
Revelation 3:10 - “Because you kept my Word in passionate patience, I’ll keep you safe in the time of testing that will be here soon, and all over the earth, every man, woman, and child put to the test.
Revelation 3:11 - “I’m on my way; I’ll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown.
John 15:4 - “Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.
1 Corinthians 16:13 - Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.
Philippians 1:27 - Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether I come or not. Your conduct must be the same whether I show up to see things for myself or hear of it from a distance. Stand united, singular in vision, contending for people’s trust in the Message, the good news, not flinching or dodging in the slightest before the opposition. Your courage and unity will show them what they’re up against: defeat for them, victory for you—and both because of God. There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. You’re involved in the same kind of struggle you saw me go through, on which you are now getting an updated report in this letter.

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交叉引用

The Message - My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God.
新标点和合本 - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
当代译本 - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄姊妹，你们就是我的喜乐和冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄姊妹，你们要靠主坚定不移。
圣经新译本 - 我所想念亲爱的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐、我的冠冕。所以，亲爱的，你们应当靠着主站立得稳。
中文标准译本 - 因此，我所爱的、所想念的弟兄们，我的喜乐、我的冠冕哪！各位蒙爱的人，你们当如此在主里站立得稳！
现代标点和合本 - 我所亲爱所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
和合本（拼音版） - 我所亲爱、所想念的弟兄们，你们就是我的喜乐，我的冠冕。我亲爱的弟兄，你们应当靠主站立得稳。
New International Version - Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
New International Reader's Version - 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.
English Standard Version - Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
New Living Translation - Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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.
Christian Standard Bible - So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
New King James Version - Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Amplified Bible - Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
American Standard Version - Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
King James Version - Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
New English Translation - So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
World English Bible - Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
新標點和合本 - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的弟兄，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
當代譯本 - 我所親愛、所想念的弟兄姊妹，你們就是我的喜樂和冠冕。我親愛的弟兄姊妹，你們要靠主堅定不移。
聖經新譯本 - 我所想念親愛的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂、我的冠冕。所以，親愛的，你們應當靠著主站立得穩。
呂振中譯本 - 所以我所親愛所切慕的弟兄們，我的喜樂和華冠哪，你們要這樣站穩在主裏，親愛的啊。
中文標準譯本 - 因此，我所愛的、所想念的弟兄們，我的喜樂、我的冠冕哪！各位蒙愛的人，你們當如此在主裡站立得穩！
現代標點和合本 - 我所親愛所想念的弟兄們，你們就是我的喜樂，我的冠冕。我親愛的弟兄，你們應當靠主站立得穩。
文理和合譯本 - 是以我所愛所慕之兄弟、為我之樂、為我之冕、我所愛者乎、宜堅立於主、○
文理委辦譯本 - 我所愛慕之兄弟、我所欣詡之良朋、我視爾若冕旒、宜宗主堅立、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我所愛所慕之兄弟、爾為我之喜樂、我之冠冕、我所愛者乎、爾當信主而堅立、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是故我之歡心、我之榮冠、我所愛慕欣羨之兄弟乎！吾望爾等於主道中立定腳跟、確乎不拔也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por lo tanto, queridos hermanos míos, a quienes amo y extraño mucho, ustedes que son mi alegría y mi corona, manténganse así firmes en el Señor.
현대인의 성경 - 내가 사랑하고 그리워하는 형제 여러분, 여러분은 나의 기쁨이며 면류관입 니다. 그러므로 여러분은 주님 안에 굳게 서십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твердо в Господе, любимые.
Восточный перевод - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твёрдо в вашей вере в Повелителя, любимые.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твёрдо в вашей вере в Повелителя, любимые.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, любимые и желанные мои братья, вы моя радость и мой венец, стойте твёрдо в вашей вере в Повелителя, любимые.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Ainsi donc, mes frères et sœurs bien-aimés, vous que je désire tant revoir, vous qui êtes ma joie et ma couronne, c’est de cette manière, mes chers amis, que vous devez tenir ferme, en restant attachés au Seigneur.
リビングバイブル - 愛する兄弟（信仰を同じくする者）たち。私はあなたがたに、ぜひ会いたいと願っています。あなたがたは私の喜びであり、私の働きが結んだ実なのですから。愛する皆さん。どうかいつまでも、主に対して真実であってください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν Κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, meus irmãos, a quem amo e de quem tenho saudade, vocês que são a minha alegria e a minha coroa, permaneçam assim firmes no Senhor, ó amados!
Hoffnung für alle - Darum ermutige ich euch, meine lieben Brüder und Schwestern: Bleibt nur fest in eurem Glauben an den Herrn, so wie ich es euch geschrieben habe! Ich habe große Sehnsucht nach euch, denn ihr seid meine Freude, mein ganzer Stolz, die Menschen, die ich von Herzen liebe!
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa các anh chị em yêu quý, là những người tôi yêu mến và mong mỏi gặp mặt, anh chị em chính là niềm vui và vòng hoa chiến thắng của tôi. Anh chị em yêu quý, hãy vững vàng trong Chúa!
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นพี่น้องทั้งหลายผู้ซึ่งข้าพเจ้ารักและอาลัยหา ผู้เป็นความชื่นชมยินดีและเป็นมงกุฎของข้าพเจ้า เพื่อนที่รัก ท่านควรจะยืนหยัดมั่นคงในองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าอย่างนั้น!
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2 Timothy 2:1 - So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It’s the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Hebrews 4:14 - Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Galatians 5:1 - Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.
Psalms 125:1 - Those who trust in God are like Zion Mountain: Nothing can move it, a rock-solid mountain you can always depend on. Mountains encircle Jerusalem, and God encircles his people— always has and always will. The fist of the wicked will never violate What is due the righteous, provoking wrongful violence. Be good to your good people, God, to those whose hearts are right! God will round up the backsliders, corral them with the incorrigibles. Peace over Israel!
Ephesians 6:10 - And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no weekend war that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
Ephesians 6:13 - Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - What would be an adequate thanksgiving to offer God for all the joy we experience before him because of you? We do what we can, praying away, night and day, asking for the bonus of seeing your faces again and doing what we can to help when your faith falters.
Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the unending life, the real life!
2 Thessalonians 2:15 - So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech.
2 Peter 3:17 - But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!
2 Peter 3:11 - Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life? Daily expect the Day of God, eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements melt down that day—but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness. * * *
2 Peter 3:14 - So, my dear friends, since this is what you have to look forward to, do your very best to be found living at your best, in purity and peace. Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation. Our good brother Paul, who was given much wisdom in these matters, refers to this in all his letters, and has written you essentially the same thing. Some things Paul writes are difficult to understand. Irresponsible people who don’t know what they are talking about twist them every which way. They do it to the rest of the Scriptures, too, destroying themselves as they do it.
Philippians 3:20 - But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
Jude 1:24 - And now to him who can keep you on your feet, standing tall in his bright presence, fresh and celebrating—to our one God, our only Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Master, be glory, majesty, strength, and rule before all time, and now, and to the end of all time. Yes.
John 8:31 - Then Jesus turned to the Jews who had claimed to believe in him. “If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.”
Revelation 3:10 - “Because you kept my Word in passionate patience, I’ll keep you safe in the time of testing that will be here soon, and all over the earth, every man, woman, and child put to the test.
Revelation 3:11 - “I’m on my way; I’ll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown.
John 15:4 - “Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.
1 Corinthians 16:13 - Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.
Philippians 1:27 - Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether I come or not. Your conduct must be the same whether I show up to see things for myself or hear of it from a distance. Stand united, singular in vision, contending for people’s trust in the Message, the good news, not flinching or dodging in the slightest before the opposition. Your courage and unity will show them what they’re up against: defeat for them, victory for you—and both because of God. There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. You’re involved in the same kind of struggle you saw me go through, on which you are now getting an updated report in this letter.