Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



And you yourselves began to follow, not only our example, but the Master's also; and, in spite of much suffering, you welcomed the Message with a joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristAfflictions, In Christian LivingChristlikenessHumiliationImitatingJoy, Of The ChurchSpiritual VitalityBeing a ModelAcceptance, Of The GospelThe Holy Spirit Giving JoyImitating Good PeopleRejoicing In TrialJoy As A Fruit Of The Spirit

But, when Timothy recently returned to us from you with good news of your faith and love, and told us how kindly you think of us--always longing, he said, to see us, just as we are longing to see you-- On hearing his, we felt encouraged about you, Brothers, in the midst of all our difficulties and troubles, by your faith. For it is new life to us to know that you are holding fast to the Lord.

Brothers, it is our duty always to thank God about you, as is but right, considering the wonderful growth of your faith, and because, without exception, your love for one another is continually increasing. So much is this the case that we ourselves speak with pride, before the Churches of God, of the patience and faith which you have shown, in spite of all the persecutions and troubles that you are enduring.


But, when Timothy recently returned to us from you with good news of your faith and love, and told us how kindly you think of us--always longing, he said, to see us, just as we are longing to see you-- On hearing his, we felt encouraged about you, Brothers, in the midst of all our difficulties and troubles, by your faith. For it is new life to us to know that you are holding fast to the Lord. read more.
How can we thank God enough for all the happiness that you are giving us in the sight of our God?

For it is new life to us to know that you are holding fast to the Lord. Verse ConceptsStabilityLiving Onreassurance