Study Desk

because they try to keep us from telling the Gentiles how they can be saved. The result is that they are always adding to the measure of their sins. However, wrath has come on them at last!Genesis 15:16; Matthew 23:32; Luke 11:52; Acts 13:50; 18:12; 19:9; 22:21-22;">[xr]

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God's presence because of you?1 Thessalonians 1:2;">[xr]

Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.Mark 9:50;">[xr]

In everything be thankful, because this is God's will in Christ Jesus for you.Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17;">[xr]

At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers. It is right to do thisAs is right">[fn] because your faith is growing all the time and the love of every one of you for each other is increasing.1 Thessalonians 1:2-3; 2 Thessalonians 2:13;">[xr]

when he comes to be glorified by his saints and to be regarded with wonder on that day by all who have believed - including you, because you believed our testimony.Psalm 68:35; 89:7;">[xr]

At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruitsfrom the beginning">[fn] for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.Luke 1:75; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Peter 1:2;">[xr]

In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violentan arrogant">[fn] man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief,Luke 23:34; John 9:39,41; Acts 3:17; 8:3; 9:1; 26:9; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Philippians 3:6;">[xr]

because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

To this end we work hard and struggle,suffer abuse">[fn] because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.Psalm 36:6; 1 Corinthians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:17;">[xr]

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness,faith">[fn] and purity.1 Corinthians 16:11; Titus 2:7,15; 1 Peter 5:3;">[xr]

They receive condemnation because they have set aside their previous pledge.

Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses.Psalm 104:15;">[xr]

Moreover, those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are fellow believers.brothers">[fn] Instead, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.Colossians 4:1; 1 Timothy 4:11;">[xr]

Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God's word is not chained.Acts 9:16; 28:31; Ephesians 3:1; 6:19-20; Philippians 1:7,13-14; Colossians 4:3,18; 2 Timothy 1:12;">[xr]

Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.1 Timothy 1:4; 4:7; 6:4; 2 Timothy 2:16; Titus 3:9;">[xr]

But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those two men,two men">[fn] their stupidity will be plain to everyone.Exodus 7:12; 8:18; 9:11;">[xr]

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it.2 Timothy 1:13; 2:2;">[xr]

Erastus stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus in Miletus because he was sick.Acts 19:22; 20:4; 21:29; Romans 16:23;">[xr]

Because an overseer is God's administrator, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or use shameful ways to make money.Leviticus 10:9; Matthew 24:45; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Timothy 3:3,8; 1 Peter 5:2;">[xr]