Thematic Bible: Should be set
Thematic Bible
Affections » Should be set » Upon the commandments of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
in brotherly kindness be passionately affected to one another; in honour prefer one another:
Verse Concepts
Our affection therefore to you being so great, we were as ready to give our lives for you, as we were to communicate the divine gospel to you, so much did you engage our love.
Verse Concepts
so that your comfort was no small satisfaction to me: yea, and I was the more exceedingly pleased for that cheerful tranquillity of mind which Titus received from the behaviour of you all. so that I am not ashamed of the commendations I have formerly given you to him; but as I have always preached the truth to you, so in my commendation to Titus, I have said nothing but truth of you. and his affection to you is abundantly increased, whilst he remembers your obedience, and that fear and reverence with which you all received him.
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
If then you are risen with Christ, seek the things, that are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God. let the things above, and not such worldly matters be the object of your thoughts.