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You see, then, that those who have faith are Abraham's real descendants.John 8:39; Romans 4:11-12,16;">[xr]

and help everyone see how this secret, which was hidden for ages in God who created all things, has been at work.Psalm 33:6; John 1:3; Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:9; 3:3; 3:5; Colossians 1:16,26; Hebrews 1:2;">[xr]

The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you - that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 4:1; Jude 1:3;">[xr]

Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me.

For he has been longing forlonging to see">[fn] all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.Philippians 1:3;">[xr]

For although I am absent in body, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.1 Corinthians 5:3; 14:40; 1 Thessalonians 2:17; 1 Peter 5:9;">[xr]

See to it that no one enslaves you through philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition, according to the basic principles of the world,the elemental spirits of the universe">[fn] and not according to Christ.Jeremiah 29:8; Matthew 15:2; Romans 16:17; Galatians 1:14; Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 1:22; 2:18,20; Hebrews 13:9;">[xr]

Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord."1 Timothy 4:6;">[xr]

Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while - in person but not in heart - we desire with great eagerness to see you again face to face.1 Corinthians 5:3; Colossians 2:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:10;">[xr]

But Timothy has just now come back to us from you and has told us the good news about your faith and love. He also told us that you always have fond memories of us and want to see us, just as we want to see you.Acts 18:1,5; Philippians 1:8;">[xr]

We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may supply whatever is lacking in your faith.Acts 26:7; Romans 1:10-11; 15:32; 2 Corinthians 13:9,11; Colossians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 2:17; 2 Timothy 1:3;">[xr]

Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.

He alone has endless life and lives in inaccessible light. No one has ever seen him, nor can anyone see him. Honor and eternal power belong to him! Amen.Exodus 33:20; John 6:46; Ephesians 3:21; Philippians 4:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Jude 1:25; Revelation 1:6; 4:11; 7:12;">[xr]

recalling your tears and longing to see you so that I can be filled with joy.2 Timothy 4:9,21;">[xr]

Do all you can to send Zenas the expert in the law and Apollos on their way, and see that they have everything they need.Acts 18:24;">[xr]

and put everything under his feet."Psalm 8:5-7 (LXX)">[fn]Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 15:25,27; Ephesians 1:22; Hebrews 1:13;">[xr] Now when Godhe">[fn] put everything under him, he left nothing outside his control. However, at the present time we do not yet see everything put under him.

But we do see someone who was made a little lower than the angels. He is Jesus, who is crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace ofso that apart from">[fn] God he might experiencetaste">[fn] death for everyone.John 3:16; 12:32; Acts 2:33; Romans 5:18; 8:32; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Philippians 2:7-9; 1 Timothy 2:6; 1 John 2:2; Revelation 5:9;">[xr]

See to it, my brothers, that no evil, unbelieving heart is found in any of you, as shown by your turning away from the living God.

So we see that they were unable to enter because of their unbelief.Hebrews 4:6;">[xr]

They serve in a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of the heavenly one. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain."Exodus 25:40">[fn]Exodus 25:40; 26:30; 27:8; Numbers 8:4; Acts 7:44; Colossians 2:17; Hebrews 9:23; 10:1;">[xr]