Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



Seeing that we were thus drawn affectionately towards you, it would have been a joy to us to have imparted to you not only God's Good News, but to have given our very lives also, because you had become very dear to us.

And I am justified in having this confidence about you all, because, both during my imprisonment and when I stand up in defence of the Good News or to confirm its truth, I have you in my heart, sharers as you all are in the same grace as myself.

We continually give thanks to God because of you all, while we make mention of you in our prayers. 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; knowing as we do, brethren, that you are beloved by God and that He has chosen you.

For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father does towards his own children, encouraging and cheering you,


"Nor is it for them alone that I make request. It is also for those who trust in me through their teaching;




always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it.


Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, sends greetings to you, always wrestling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand firm--Christians of ripe character and of clear conviction as to everything which is God's will.



"Nor is it for them alone that I make request. It is also for those who trust in me through their teaching;




always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it.


Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, sends greetings to you, always wrestling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand firm--Christians of ripe character and of clear conviction as to everything which is God's will.