Study Desk

because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for the help you could not give me.

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints—

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior.

These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.

Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.

on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.