Colossians 2:2

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

Colossians 4:8

I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,

Ephesians 6:22

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.

Colossians 1:27

God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Colossians 3:14

And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.

Psalm 133:1

A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!

Isaiah 32:17

Fairness will produce peace and result in lasting security.

Isaiah 40:1

"Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.

Isaiah 53:11

Having suffered, he will reflect on his work, he will be satisfied when he understands what he has done. "My servant will acquit many, for he carried their sins.

Jeremiah 9:24

If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the Lord, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things," says the Lord.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 11:27

All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him.

Luke 10:21-22

On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

John 1:1-3

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God.

John 5:17

So he told them, "My Father is working until now, and I too am working."

John 5:23

so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.

John 6:69

We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God!"

John 10:30

The Father and I are one."

John 10:38

But if I do them, even if you do not believe me, believe the deeds, so that you may come to know and understand that I am in the Father and the Father is in me."

John 14:9-11

Jesus replied, "Have I been with you for so long, and you have not known me, Philip? The person who has seen me has seen the Father! How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?

John 16:15

Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you.

John 17:3

Now this is eternal life -- that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.

John 17:21-23

that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. I pray that they will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me.

Acts 4:32

The group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one said that any of his possessions was his own, but everything was held in common.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:12

Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.

2 Corinthians 1:4-6

who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Galatians 3:28

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female -- for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:17-19

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,

Ephesians 3:9-10

and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan -- a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

Philippians 2:1

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

Philippians 3:8

More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things -- indeed, I regard them as dung! -- that I may gain Christ,

Colossians 1:9

For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Colossians 1:15-17

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

1 Thessalonians 1:5

in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).

1 Thessalonians 3:2

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

1 Timothy 3:16

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

Hebrews 6:11

But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

Hebrews 10:22

let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.

2 Peter 1:3

I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.

1 John 3:19

And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence,

1 John 4:12-13

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God resides in us, and his love is perfected in us.

1 John 5:7

For there are three that testify,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Their

Colossians 4:8
I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.
Isaiah 40:1
"Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 1:4
who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

Being

Colossians 3:14
And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.
Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!
John 17:21
that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. I pray that they will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me.
Acts 4:32
The group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one said that any of his possessions was his own, but everything was held in common.
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female -- for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:1
Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,
1 John 4:12
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God resides in us, and his love is perfected in us.

All

Colossians 1:27
God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Of the full

Isaiah 32:17
Fairness will produce peace and result in lasting security.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).
Hebrews 6:11
But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.
1 John 3:19
And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence,

Understanding

John 6:69
We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God!"
John 17:3
Now this is eternal life -- that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.
Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.
Ephesians 1:17
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,
Ephesians 3:9
and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan -- a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.
Philippians 3:8
More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things -- indeed, I regard them as dung! -- that I may gain Christ,
2 Peter 1:3
I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.

Of the father

Colossians 1:15
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,
Isaiah 53:11
Having suffered, he will reflect on his work, he will be satisfied when he understands what he has done. "My servant will acquit many, for he carried their sins.
Jeremiah 9:24
If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the Lord, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things," says the Lord.
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.
Luke 10:21
On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God.
John 5:17
So he told them, "My Father is working until now, and I too am working."
John 10:30
The Father and I are one."
John 14:9
Jesus replied, "Have I been with you for so long, and you have not known me, Philip? The person who has seen me has seen the Father! How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
John 16:15
Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you.
John 17:21
that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. I pray that they will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me.
1 Timothy 3:16
And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

General references

1 Corinthians 13:9
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part,

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