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 personal honors put one another to the fore,
Verse Concepts
Because we were yearning for you so tenderly, we were willing, not only to share with you God's good news, but to lay down our very lives too for you, all because you were so dearly loved by us.
Verse Concepts
In addition to my own comfort, I was made so glad that my cup ran over at the gladness Titus felt, because his spirit has been set at rest by you. Indeed, if I have been doing some boasting of you to him, I have never been ashamed of it; but just as all I said to him was true, so now my boasting before Titus has been shown to be true. Yes, his heart is running over toward you, as he continues recalling how you all obeyed him, with what reverence and trembling you welcomed him.
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
So if you have been raised to life in fellowship with Christ, keep on seeking the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Practice occupying your minds with the things above, not with the things on earth;