Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. For if in anything I have boasted to him on your behalf, I was not disappointed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth. His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him. read more.
I rejoice that in everything I am confident concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

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Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God

Psalm 16:3

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.

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Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

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2 Corinthians 7:13-15

Brotherly kindness » Encouraged

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 1:7

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

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1 Peter 1:5-6

who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,

Christian conduct » Loving one another

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Ephesians 5:2

Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up 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, even as I have loved you.

Christian conduct » Honoring others

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Psalm 15:4

In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn't change;

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Honor » Who to honor

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Mark 7:10

For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother;' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.'

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Exodus 20:12

"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

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Ephesians 6:2-3

"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a 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 Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

1 Peter 2:17

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

1 Peter 3:7

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

Matthew 19:19

Honor your father and mother.' And, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Kindness » Encouraged

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 1:7

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

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1 Peter 1:5-6

Kindness » Being kind

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

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Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

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Laziness » Not being lazy

Proverbs 20:13

Don't love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

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Hebrews 6:11-12

We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end, that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.

Romans 12:10-11

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another; not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Love to man » Should be connected with brotherly-kindness

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

2 Peter 1:7

and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.

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Patience » Being patient

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don't grow weary, fainting in your souls.

James 5:7-8

Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Romans 12:10-12

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another; not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Hebrews 10:36-37

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise. "In a very little while, he who comes will come, and will not wait.

Prayer » Praying continually

1 Timothy 2:8

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

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Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

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Ephesians 6:18

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

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Luke 18:1

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

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1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

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Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Mark 14:38

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

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Romans 12:10-12

Luke 21:34-36

"So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly. For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth. Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Luke 22:40

When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you don't enter into temptation."

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Rejoice » What to rejoice in

Ecclesiastes 3:22

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

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Romans 12:10-12

Luke 10:19-20

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you. Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

1 Corinthians 13:6

doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;

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Respect » To one another

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 2:17

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

Philippians 2:3

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 1:7

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ --