Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
The bowels
Bible References
Great joy
1 Thessalonians 1:3
For we never fail to remember your works of faith and labours of love and your persistent and unwavering hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father;
1 Thessalonians 2:13
And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanksgiving on your behalf can we possibly offer to God in return for all the joy which fills our souls before our God for you,
2 John 1:4
It is an intense joy to me to have found some of your children living true Christian lives, in obedience to the command which we have received from the Father.
3 John 1:3
For it is an intense joy to me when brethren come and bear witness to your fidelity to the truth--that you live in obedience to the truth.
The bowels
Philemon 1:20
Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:13
For this reason we feel comforted; and--in addition to this our comfort--we have been filled with all the deeper joy at Titus's joy, because his spirit has been set at rest by you all.
2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for many a time he cheered me and he was not ashamed of my chain.