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it is He who has also put His seal on us [that is, He has appropriated us and certified us as His] and has given us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to guarantee the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life].

Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritReceiving An InheritanceHouse Of GodPresent, TheGod's Ownership Of EverythingHoly Spirit, Types OfGift Of The Holy SpiritGod Giving His SpiritThe promises of GodPromises concerningSpiritual lifeThe Futuresonship

But their minds were slow to learn. Indeed, to this very day, at the public reading of the Old Covenant, the same veil remains unlifted; only for those who are in union with Christ does it pass away.

Verse ConceptsConfusionImagination, Evil SchemingRevelation, Necessity OfBare HeadsReading The ScripturesObstinate IndividualsCovenant Made At SinaiBlindnessThe MindReading The BibleStaying Strong During Hard TimesFeeling LostRemoving People From Your Life

and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingJoy, Of The ChurchMourning In RegretRight Desires

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingeagernessPlea Of Innocence

So then, if also I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of him that injured, nor for the sake of him that was injured, but for the sake of our diligent zeal for you being manifested to you before God.

But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth IneagernessAbounding, Good ThingsGenerosity, Used TowardsKnowingLove Exists Between PeopleGraceGivingReciprocitySpeechgraciousness

But thanks be to God, who gives the same diligent zeal for you in the heart of Titus.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingThanksgiving, OfferedThank God!

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

Verse ConceptsPeople Willing

and not that only, but who was also appointed by the assemblies, as our fellow-traveler with this gift which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and our zeal;

Verse ConceptsHonorReadinessMan Appointing

And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be of diligent zeal in many things, and now more diligently zealous through the great confidence he has as to you.

Verse ConceptsOptimismTrusting Other PeoplePeople Sending People

I protest, by the truth of Christ in me, that from this boasting no man shall seal up my lips in the regions of Achaia.

Verse ConceptsThe Truth Of The GospelPaul's BoastingBoasting

We are glad when we are weak [since God’s power comes freely through us], but you [by comparison] are strong. We also pray for this, that you be made complete [fully restored, growing and maturing in godly character and spirit—pleasing your heavenly Father by the life you live].

Verse ConceptsGrowthJoy, Of The ChurchStrong PeoplePeople ImprovedYou Will Rejoice In SalvationWeaknessMaturityimprovement