Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Joy » Ministers should » Have, in the faith and holiness of their people
I have great confidence in talking to you; I have great pride in you and I am full of encouragement [over you]. In all of our troubles I am overflowing with joy.
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For how can we thank God [enough] for you, in return for all the joy we have over you, in the presence of our God?
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I do not have any greater joy than to hear that my [spiritual] children are living according to the truth.
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Joy » Instances of » Of paul, rejoicing over his converts
For what is [the basis of] our hope, or joy, or crown of honor in the presence of the Lord Jesus when He comes back? [Note: By "crown" Paul alludes to the laurel wreath awarded to the victor in an athletic contest]. Will it not be you people? For you people are [indeed] our [occasion for] honor and joy.
For how can we thank God [enough] for you, in return for all the joy we have over you, in the presence of our God?
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For I have much joy and encouragement from [observing] your love, because you have cheered the hearts of the saints [i.e., God's holy people], brother.
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Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
I thank my God [in prayer] every time I think of you.
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I always thank God for you, [especially] for God's unearned favor that was given to you [in providing salvation and blessings] in Christ Jesus.
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For how can we thank God [enough] for you, in return for all the joy we have over you, in the presence of our God?
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Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
For what is [the basis of] our hope, or joy, or crown of honor in the presence of the Lord Jesus when He comes back? [Note: By "crown" Paul alludes to the laurel wreath awarded to the victor in an athletic contest]. Will it not be you people?
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But now Timothy has returned to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love, and [reported] that you have good memories of us. [He told us that you are] longing to see us, just as we also long to see you. So, brothers, through all of our distress and persecution, we were encouraged over you because of your faith, for now we [really] live, if you [continue to] stand firm in [the service of] the Lord [i.e., Paul could enjoy life much more in knowing that the Thessalonians were living for the Lord faithfully]. read more.
For how can we thank God [enough] for you, in return for all the joy we have over you, in the presence of our God?
For how can we thank God [enough] for you, in return for all the joy we have over you, in the presence of our God?