Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




You so learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ in our stead and as our representative and yours. Also he has informed us of your love in the [Holy] Spirit.

for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints (God’s people); Verse ConceptsCharacter Of SaintsLove to Others, Examples OfAgape LoveStrong Faith In ChristLove Exists Between PeopleFaith Hope And LoveHope And Loveperformance



Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice],

To the saints (God’s people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus: Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodApostles, Basis Of AuthorityLettersSaintsUnion With Christ, Significance OfAll Believers Are SaintsWhat God's Will IsPrivileges of saintsGod's Will


Those who have believing masters are not to be disrespectful toward them because they are brothers [in Christ], but they should serve them even better, because those who benefit from their kindly service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these [duties and principles]. Verse ConceptsBelieversPartakersTeaching In The ChurchServing PeopleExhort OthersRespect For PeopleThose Who Had Faith

Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God]. Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithPeace, From GodApostles, DescriptionGreetingsLettersChurch, Examples OfGrace Be To YouLetters To Local ChurchesThe FatherPeace To You

Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and conduct their lives by this principle], and upon the [true] Israel of God (Jewish believers). Verse ConceptsBenedictionsNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfOld Testament People As TypesReceiving God's MercyPeace And Comfort


Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Verse ConceptsPeace, From GodGrace Be To YouPeace To YouGod's GraceMercy And Grace

Paul, an apostle (special messenger) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah), by the will of God, and Timothy [our] brother, To the saints (the consecrated people of God) and believing and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace (spiritual favor and blessing) to you and [heart] peace from God our Father.