God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my belo
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That
For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face
I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefo
I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
Therefore my heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir-heres.
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.
And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and
Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and
because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of
Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if a
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentl
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.