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 love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
Verse Concepts
In our strong affection for you, that seemed to us the best way of sharing with you, not only God's Good news, but our very lives as well--so dear had you become to us.
Verse Concepts
In addition to the encouragement that this gave us, we were made far happier still by the happiness of Titus for his heart has been cheered by you all. Although I have been boasting a little to him about you, you did not put me to shame; but, just as every thing we had said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus about you has also proved to be the truth. And his affection for you is all the greater, as he remembers the deference that you all showed him, and recalls how you received him with anxious care.
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Since, therefore, you were raised to Life with the Christ, seek for the things that are above; for it is there that the Christ is 'seated at the right hand of God.' Fix your thoughts upon the things that are above, not upon those that are on earth.