Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
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We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;
just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,
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Christian ministers » Called » Defenders of the faith
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
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just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,
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Ministers » Described as » Defenders of the faith
Partakers » Believers as
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;
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Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.
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but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.
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giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
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For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.
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For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
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