Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Their election
We know, my brothers who are dearly loved by God, about your election [i.e., that you were chosen by God because of your obedient faith],
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Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Of their election
We know, my brothers who are dearly loved by God, about your election [i.e., that you were chosen by God because of your obedient faith],
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Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
And so, since we have such deep affection for you, we were very pleased to share with you, not only the Gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
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It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God's unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel's truth].
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We always thank God for all of you, [regularly] mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember, in the presence of our God and Father, the work produced by your faith, the labor prompted by your love, and your endurance motivated by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, my brothers who are dearly loved by God, about your election [i.e., that you were chosen by God because of your obedient faith],
For you know that we treated each one of you like a father treats his own children, exhorting you, and comforting you,
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Election » Of saints, is » Of God
We know, my brothers who are dearly loved by God, about your election [i.e., that you were chosen by God because of your obedient faith],
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[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle for [the benefit of] the faith of God's elect [i.e., His chosen people] and [to spread] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness,
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Election » Saints may have assurance of
We know, my brothers who are dearly loved by God, about your election [i.e., that you were chosen by God because of your obedient faith],
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