8 Bible Verses about Being Earnest For The Church

besides these troubles from without, that which crouds upon me daily, the care of all the churches. who is afflicted, and I not suffer? who is offended, and I not inflam'd?

be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.

for I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, in order to establish you:

for out of much affliction and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears; not to make you uneasy, but to make you sensible of the overflowing tenderness which I have for you.

for I am jealous over you with religious jealousy: since I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. but I fear lest by some means or other, as Eve was beguiled by the subtilly of the serpent, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is due to Christ.

my dear children, how am I in pain, till Christ be formed in you? I wish I could be present this very moment with you, and suit my discourse accordingly, for I stand in doubt what to think of you.

For I wish you knew how great my concern is for you, and for those of Laodicea, and for such as have never seen me in person:

As for me, my brethren, having been so abruptly separated from you, in person, tho' not in affection, I have the more ardently endeavour'd to see you again.