Romans 1:11

For I want very much to see you, so I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

Romans 15:23

But now I no longer have any work to do in these provinces, and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you

Genesis 31:30

Now you have gone off because you long for your father—but why have you stolen my gods?”

2 Samuel 13:39

Then King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.

2 Samuel 23:15

David was extremely thirsty and said, “If only someone would bring me water to drink from the well at the city gate of Bethlehem!”

2 Chronicles 20:20

In the morning they got up early and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa. As they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. Believe in Yahweh your God, and you will be established; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

Acts 8:15-19

After they went down there, they prayed for them, so the Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 16:5

So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily.

Acts 19:6

And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began to speak in other languages and to prophesy.

Acts 19:21

When these events were over, Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem. “After I’ve been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well!”

Romans 15:29

I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

Romans 15:32

and that, by God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed together with you.

Romans 16:25

Now to Him who has power to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent for long ages

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Now concerning what comes from the Spirit: brothers, I do not want you to be unaware.

2 Corinthians 1:21

Now it is God who strengthens us, with you, in Christ and has anointed us.

2 Corinthians 9:14

And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

2 Corinthians 11:4

For if a person comes and preaches another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or you receive a different spirit, which you had not received, or a different gospel, which you had not accepted, you put up with it splendidly!

Galatians 3:2-5

I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by hearing with faith?

Ephesians 4:8-12

For it says:

When He ascended on high,
He took prisoners into captivity;
He gave gifts to people.

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:26

since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick.

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

And we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith,

1 Thessalonians 3:13

May He make your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by foods, since those involved in them have not benefited.

1 Peter 5:10

Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.

1 Peter 5:12

I have written you this brief letter through Silvanus (I know him to be a faithful brother) to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Take your stand in it!

2 Peter 1:12

Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you have.

2 Peter 3:17-18

Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stability.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

I long

Romans 15:23
But now I no longer have any work to do in these provinces, and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you
Genesis 31:30
Now you have gone off because you long for your father—but why have you stolen my gods?”
2 Samuel 13:39
Then King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.
2 Samuel 23:15
David was extremely thirsty and said, “If only someone would bring me water to drink from the well at the city gate of Bethlehem!”
2 Corinthians 9:14
And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you.
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:26
since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

To the

Romans 16:25
Now to Him who has power to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent for long ages
2 Chronicles 20:20
In the morning they got up early and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa. As they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. Believe in Yahweh your God, and you will be established; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”
Acts 16:5
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in number daily.
2 Corinthians 1:21
Now it is God who strengthens us, with you, in Christ and has anointed us.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
And we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith,
2 Thessalonians 2:17
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.
Hebrews 13:9
Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by foods, since those involved in them have not benefited.
1 Peter 5:10
Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.
2 Peter 1:12
Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you have.
2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stability.

General references

Romans 15:29
I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

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