1 Thessalonians 3 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willingto be left behind at Athens alone,2and wesent Timothy,our brother and God's coworkera]"[a]in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith,3that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know thatwe are destined for this.4For when we were with you, ...

1 Thessalonians 2 Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians For you yourselves know, brothers,a]"[a]that ourcoming to youwas not in vain.2But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treatedat Philippi, as you know,we had boldness in our Godto declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of muchconflict.3Forour appeal does not spring fromerror ori...

1 Thessalonians 1 Greeting Paul,Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of theThessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. The Thessalonians' Faith and Example 2We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantlya]"[a]mentioning you in our prayers,3remembering beforeour God and Fatheryour work of faith and labo...

Colossians 4 Masters, treat your bondservants[a]justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Further Instructions 2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in itwith thanksgiving.3At the same time, pray also for us, that God mayopen to us a door for the word,to declare the mystery of Christ,on account of which I am in prison4...

Colossians 3 Put On the New Self If then you have been raised with Christ, seekthe things that are above, where Christ is,seated at the right hand of God.2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.3Foryou have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.4When Christwho is your[a]lifeappears, then you also will appear wi...

Colossians 2 For I want you to knowhow great astruggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,2thattheir hearts may be encouraged, beingknit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge ofGod's mystery, which is Christ,3in whom are hidden all the treasures o...

Colossians 1 Greeting 1Paul,an apostle of Christ Jesusby the will of God, and Timothyour brother, 2To thesaints and faithful brothers[a]in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,4since we heard ofyour faith in Christ Jesus a...

Philippians 4 Therefore, my brothers,[a]whom I love andlong for,my joy andcrown,stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer 2I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche toagree in the Lord.3Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b]help these women, who have labored[c]side by side with me in the gospel together with...

Philippians 3 Righteousness Through Faith in Christ Finally, my brothers,a]"[a]rejoice in the Lord.To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2Look out forthe dogs, look out forthe evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.3Forwe are the circumcision,who worshipby the Spirit of Godb]"[b]andglory in Christ Jesus an...

Philippians 2 Christ's Example of Humility So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort fromlove, anyparticipation in the Spirit, anyaffection and sympathy,2complete my joy by beingof the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.3Do nothing fromselfish ambition orconceit, but inhumility count others more significa...