2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you,
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the
Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
Job 17:9
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Psalm 84:7
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Psalm 92:13
Planted in the house of the Lord,
They will flourish in the courts of our God.
Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary,
And to him who has no might He increases power.
Luke 15:32
Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”
John 15:2
1 Corinthians 1:4
I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?
1 Thessalonians 3:12
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 Peter 1:22
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
2 Peter 1:5-10
For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to,
2 Peter 1:13
I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
2 Peter 3:18
but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.