Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more we rejoiced at the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. For if I have boasted anything to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found to be truth. And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him. read more.
I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear unto us.

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Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God

Psalm 16:3

But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the noble, in whom is all my delight.

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Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear unto us.

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2 Corinthians 7:13-15

Brotherly kindness » Encouraged

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,

Ephesians 4:32

And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.

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1 Peter 1:5-6

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold trials:

Christian conduct » Loving one another

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance.

Hebrews 13:1

Let brotherly love continue.

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John 15:12

This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.

Christian conduct » Honoring others

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Psalm 15:4

In whose eyes a vile person is despised; but he honors them that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not.

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Honor » Who to honor

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Mark 7:10

For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and, Whoever curses father or mother, let him die the death:

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Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God gives you.

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Ephesians 6:2-3

Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.

Deuteronomy 5:16

Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you; that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you, in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Matthew 19:19

Honor your father and your mother: and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Kindness » Encouraged

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,

Ephesians 4:32

And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.

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1 Peter 1:5-6

Kindness » Being kind

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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Ephesians 4:32

And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.

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Laziness » Not being lazy

Proverbs 20:13

Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

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Hebrews 6:11-12

And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Romans 12:10-11

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Love to man » Should be connected with brotherly-kindness

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

2 Peter 1:7

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness love.

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Patience » Being patient

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are idle, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such hostility of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.

James 5:7-8

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and latter rain. Be also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near.

Romans 12:10-12

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; constant in prayer;

Hebrews 10:36-37

For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

Prayer » Praying continually

1 Timothy 2:8

I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

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Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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Ephesians 6:18

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

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Luke 18:1

And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

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1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

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Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 14:38

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

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Romans 12:10-12

Luke 21:34-36

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be weighed down with carousing, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Luke 22:40

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.

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Rejoice » What to rejoice in

Ecclesiastes 3:22

Therefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his lot: for who can bring him to see what shall be after him?

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Romans 12:10-12

Luke 10:19-20

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

1 Corinthians 13:6

Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

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Respect » To one another

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged

Romans 12:10

Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: