Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible





Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me.



I still have left in Israel seven thousand followers who have not bowed their knees to Baal or kissed the images of him."


You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave -- a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf --


I then put in charge over Jerusalem my brother Hanani and Hananiah the chief of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many do.

Only my servant Caleb, because he had a different spirit and has followed me fully -- I will bring him into the land where he had gone, and his descendants will possess it.


I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.






Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me.



I still have left in Israel seven thousand followers who have not bowed their knees to Baal or kissed the images of him."


You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave -- a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf --


I then put in charge over Jerusalem my brother Hanani and Hananiah the chief of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many do.

Only my servant Caleb, because he had a different spirit and has followed me fully -- I will bring him into the land where he had gone, and his descendants will possess it.


I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.




Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me.



I post watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they should keep praying all day and all night. You who pray to the Lord, don't be silent!


By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.


Dear friends, this is already the second letter I have written you, in which I am trying to stir up your pure mind by way of reminder:




Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me.





Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother who was also a mother to me.



I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.


But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.


to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.





The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am too.


Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am too. So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.