1 Thessalonians 2:8 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。

2:8 MSG

逐节对照

新标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
当代译本 - 我们深爱你们，对你们有深厚的感情，不仅乐意把上帝的福音传给你们，甚至把生命给你们也在所不惜。
圣经新译本 - 我们这样疼爱你们，不但乐意把　神的福音传给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所爱的。
中文标准译本 - 我们这样眷爱你们，不仅乐意把神的福音分享给你们，连自己的生命也乐意分享给你们，因为你们成了我们所爱的人。
现代标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本（拼音版） - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
New International Version - so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
New International Reader's Version - we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.
English Standard Version - So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.
New Living Translation - We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.
Christian Standard Bible - We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
New American Standard Bible - in the same way we had a fond affection for you and were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
New King James Version - So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
Amplified Bible - Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.
American Standard Version - even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.
King James Version - So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
New English Translation - with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
World English Bible - Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
新標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將上帝的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將　神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
當代譯本 - 我們深愛你們，對你們有深厚的感情，不僅樂意把上帝的福音傳給你們，甚至把生命給你們也在所不惜。
聖經新譯本 - 我們這樣疼愛你們，不但樂意把　神的福音傳給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所愛的。
呂振中譯本 - 我們既然這樣戀慕你們，就不但樂意將上帝的福音分給你們，連我們自己的性命也樂意分給你們，因為你們已成了我們所疼愛的了。
中文標準譯本 - 我們這樣眷愛你們，不僅樂意把神的福音分享給你們，連自己的生命也樂意分享給你們，因為你們成了我們所愛的人。
現代標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
文理和合譯本 - 我儕既如是戀慕爾、願予爾者、不第上帝之福音、亦己之生命、因爾為我所深愛也、
文理委辦譯本 - 我戀慕爾、願賜爾、不第上帝福音、乃己生命、以爾為我愛也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我儕如是戀慕爾、願賜爾不第以天主之福音、乃以己之生命、因爾為我儕所愛也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟授爾以天主福音、即為爾犧牲性命、亦所甘心；蓋情之所鍾、有不能自已者焉。
Nueva Versión Internacional - así nosotros, por el cariño que les tenemos, nos deleitamos en compartir con ustedes no solo el evangelio de Dios, sino también nuestra vida. ¡Tanto llegamos a quererlos!
현대인의 성경 - 우리는 여러분을 너무나 사랑했기 때문에 여러분에게 하나님의 기쁜 소식을 전할 뿐만 아니라 우리의 생명까지도 여러분을 위해 기꺼이 희생하려고 했습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Божьей, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Аллаха, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - ainsi dans notre vive affection pour vous, nous aurions voulu, non seulement vous annoncer l’Evangile de Dieu, mais encore donner notre propre vie pour vous, tant vous nous étiez devenus chers.
リビングバイブル - 心からあなたがたを愛していた私たちは、ただ神の教えを伝えるだけでなく、いのちさえ喜んで与えたいと思うほどでした。それほどまでに愛したのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν, εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν, οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
Nova Versão Internacional - Sentindo, assim, tanta afeição, decidimos dar a vocês não somente o evangelho de Deus, mas também a nossa própria vida, porque vocês se tornaram muito amados por nós.
Hoffnung für alle - Aus Liebe zu euch waren wir nicht nur dazu bereit, euch Gottes rettende Botschaft zu verkünden, sondern auch unser ganzes Leben mit euch zu teilen. So sehr hatten wir euch liebgewonnen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi yêu mến anh chị em nhiều đến nỗi sẵn lòng chia sẻ với anh chị em, không những Phúc Âm của Đức Chúa Trời, nhưng luôn cả đời sống của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เรารักท่านทั้งหลายมากจนเรายินดีที่จะแบ่งปันกับท่านไม่เฉพาะข่าวประเสริฐของพระเจ้าเท่านั้น แม้ชีวิตของเราเองก็ยังพลีให้ได้ ในเมื่อท่านเป็นที่รักของเรายิ่งนัก
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พวกเรารักท่านมากจึงมีความยินดียิ่งนักในการแบ่งปันทั้งข่าวประเสริฐของพระเจ้า รวมถึงชีวิตของเราด้วย เพราะท่านทั้งหลายเป็นที่รักยิ่งของเราแล้ว

交叉引用

2 Corinthians 6:11 - Dear, dear Corinthians, I can’t tell you how much I long for you to enter this wide-open, spacious life. We didn’t fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way. I’m speaking as plainly as I can and with great affection. Open up your lives. Live openly and expansively! * * *
2 Corinthians 6:1 - Companions as we are in this work with you, we beg you, please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us. God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; The day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don’t put it off; don’t frustrate God’s work by showing up late, throwing a question mark over everything we’re doing. Our work as God’s servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we’re beaten up, jailed, and mobbed; working hard, working late, working without eating; with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness, and honest love; when we’re telling the truth, and when God’s showing his power; when we’re doing our best setting things right; when we’re praised, and when we’re blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die; immersed in tears, yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all.
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Philippians 2:25 - But for right now, I’m dispatching Epaphroditus, my good friend and companion in my work. You sent him to help me out; now I’m sending him to help you out. He has been wanting in the worst way to get back with you. Especially since recovering from the illness you heard about, he’s been wanting to get back and reassure you that he is just fine. He nearly died, as you know, but God had mercy on him. And not only on him—he had mercy on me, too. His death would have been one huge grief piled on top of all the others.
Romans 10:1 - Believe me, friends, all I want for Israel is what’s best for Israel: salvation, nothing less. I want it with all my heart and pray to God for it all the time. I readily admit that the Jews are impressively energetic regarding God—but they are doing everything exactly backward. They don’t seem to realize that this comprehensive setting-things-right that is salvation is God’s business, and a most flourishing business it is. Right across the street they set up their own salvation shops and noisily peddle their knockoffs. After all these years of refusing to really deal with God on his terms, insisting instead on making their own deals, they have nothing to show for it.
Philemon 1:1 - I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work—also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. God’s best to you! Christ’s blessings on you!
Philippians 4:1 - My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God.
Romans 9:1 - At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. It’s an enormous pain deep within me, and I’m never free of it. I’m not exaggerating—Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. It’s the Israelites . . . If there were any way I could be cursed by the Messiah so they could be blessed by him, I’d do it in a minute. They’re my family. I grew up with them. They had everything going for them—family, glory, covenants, revelation, worship, promises, to say nothing of being the race that produced the Messiah, the Christ, who is God over everything, always. Oh, yes!
Jeremiah 13:15 - Then I said, Listen. Listen carefully: Don’t stay stuck in your ways! It’s God’s Message we’re dealing with here. Let your lives glow bright before God before he turns out the lights, Before you trip and fall on the dark mountain paths. The light you always took for granted will go out and the world will turn black. If you people won’t listen, I’ll go off by myself and weep over you, Weep because of your stubborn arrogance, bitter, bitter tears, Rivers of tears from my eyes, because God’s sheep will end up in exile. * * *
Hebrews 13:17 - Be responsive to your pastoral leaders. Listen to their counsel. They are alert to the condition of your lives and work under the strict supervision of God. Contribute to the joy of their leadership, not its drudgery. Why would you want to make things harder for them?
Philippians 2:17 - Even if I am executed here and now, I’ll rejoice in being an element in the offering of your faith that you make on Christ’s altar, a part of your rejoicing. But turnabout’s fair play—you must join me in my rejoicing. Whatever you do, don’t feel sorry for me.
1 John 3:16 - This is how we’ve come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear.

逐节对照

交叉引用

新标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
当代译本 - 我们深爱你们，对你们有深厚的感情，不仅乐意把上帝的福音传给你们，甚至把生命给你们也在所不惜。
圣经新译本 - 我们这样疼爱你们，不但乐意把　神的福音传给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所爱的。
中文标准译本 - 我们这样眷爱你们，不仅乐意把神的福音分享给你们，连自己的生命也乐意分享给你们，因为你们成了我们所爱的人。
现代标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本（拼音版） - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
New International Version - so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
New International Reader's Version - we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.
English Standard Version - So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.
New Living Translation - We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.
Christian Standard Bible - We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
New American Standard Bible - in the same way we had a fond affection for you and were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
New King James Version - So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
Amplified Bible - Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.
American Standard Version - even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.
King James Version - So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
New English Translation - with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
World English Bible - Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
新標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將上帝的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將　神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
當代譯本 - 我們深愛你們，對你們有深厚的感情，不僅樂意把上帝的福音傳給你們，甚至把生命給你們也在所不惜。
聖經新譯本 - 我們這樣疼愛你們，不但樂意把　神的福音傳給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所愛的。
呂振中譯本 - 我們既然這樣戀慕你們，就不但樂意將上帝的福音分給你們，連我們自己的性命也樂意分給你們，因為你們已成了我們所疼愛的了。
中文標準譯本 - 我們這樣眷愛你們，不僅樂意把神的福音分享給你們，連自己的生命也樂意分享給你們，因為你們成了我們所愛的人。
現代標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
文理和合譯本 - 我儕既如是戀慕爾、願予爾者、不第上帝之福音、亦己之生命、因爾為我所深愛也、
文理委辦譯本 - 我戀慕爾、願賜爾、不第上帝福音、乃己生命、以爾為我愛也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我儕如是戀慕爾、願賜爾不第以天主之福音、乃以己之生命、因爾為我儕所愛也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟授爾以天主福音、即為爾犧牲性命、亦所甘心；蓋情之所鍾、有不能自已者焉。
Nueva Versión Internacional - así nosotros, por el cariño que les tenemos, nos deleitamos en compartir con ustedes no solo el evangelio de Dios, sino también nuestra vida. ¡Tanto llegamos a quererlos!
현대인의 성경 - 우리는 여러분을 너무나 사랑했기 때문에 여러분에게 하나님의 기쁜 소식을 전할 뿐만 아니라 우리의 생명까지도 여러분을 위해 기꺼이 희생하려고 했습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Божьей, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Аллаха, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - ainsi dans notre vive affection pour vous, nous aurions voulu, non seulement vous annoncer l’Evangile de Dieu, mais encore donner notre propre vie pour vous, tant vous nous étiez devenus chers.
リビングバイブル - 心からあなたがたを愛していた私たちは、ただ神の教えを伝えるだけでなく、いのちさえ喜んで与えたいと思うほどでした。それほどまでに愛したのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν, εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν, οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
Nova Versão Internacional - Sentindo, assim, tanta afeição, decidimos dar a vocês não somente o evangelho de Deus, mas também a nossa própria vida, porque vocês se tornaram muito amados por nós.
Hoffnung für alle - Aus Liebe zu euch waren wir nicht nur dazu bereit, euch Gottes rettende Botschaft zu verkünden, sondern auch unser ganzes Leben mit euch zu teilen. So sehr hatten wir euch liebgewonnen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi yêu mến anh chị em nhiều đến nỗi sẵn lòng chia sẻ với anh chị em, không những Phúc Âm của Đức Chúa Trời, nhưng luôn cả đời sống của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เรารักท่านทั้งหลายมากจนเรายินดีที่จะแบ่งปันกับท่านไม่เฉพาะข่าวประเสริฐของพระเจ้าเท่านั้น แม้ชีวิตของเราเองก็ยังพลีให้ได้ ในเมื่อท่านเป็นที่รักของเรายิ่งนัก
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พวกเรารักท่านมากจึงมีความยินดียิ่งนักในการแบ่งปันทั้งข่าวประเสริฐของพระเจ้า รวมถึงชีวิตของเราด้วย เพราะท่านทั้งหลายเป็นที่รักยิ่งของเราแล้ว

2 Corinthians 6:11 - Dear, dear Corinthians, I can’t tell you how much I long for you to enter this wide-open, spacious life. We didn’t fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way. I’m speaking as plainly as I can and with great affection. Open up your lives. Live openly and expansively! * * *
2 Corinthians 6:1 - Companions as we are in this work with you, we beg you, please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us. God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; The day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don’t put it off; don’t frustrate God’s work by showing up late, throwing a question mark over everything we’re doing. Our work as God’s servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we’re beaten up, jailed, and mobbed; working hard, working late, working without eating; with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness, and honest love; when we’re telling the truth, and when God’s showing his power; when we’re doing our best setting things right; when we’re praised, and when we’re blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die; immersed in tears, yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all.
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Philippians 2:25 - But for right now, I’m dispatching Epaphroditus, my good friend and companion in my work. You sent him to help me out; now I’m sending him to help you out. He has been wanting in the worst way to get back with you. Especially since recovering from the illness you heard about, he’s been wanting to get back and reassure you that he is just fine. He nearly died, as you know, but God had mercy on him. And not only on him—he had mercy on me, too. His death would have been one huge grief piled on top of all the others.
Romans 10:1 - Believe me, friends, all I want for Israel is what’s best for Israel: salvation, nothing less. I want it with all my heart and pray to God for it all the time. I readily admit that the Jews are impressively energetic regarding God—but they are doing everything exactly backward. They don’t seem to realize that this comprehensive setting-things-right that is salvation is God’s business, and a most flourishing business it is. Right across the street they set up their own salvation shops and noisily peddle their knockoffs. After all these years of refusing to really deal with God on his terms, insisting instead on making their own deals, they have nothing to show for it.
Philemon 1:1 - I, Paul, am a prisoner for the sake of Christ, here with my brother Timothy. I write this letter to you, Philemon, my good friend and companion in this work—also to our sister Apphia, to Archippus, a real trooper, and to the church that meets in your house. God’s best to you! Christ’s blessings on you!
Philippians 4:1 - My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God.
Romans 9:1 - At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. It’s an enormous pain deep within me, and I’m never free of it. I’m not exaggerating—Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. It’s the Israelites . . . If there were any way I could be cursed by the Messiah so they could be blessed by him, I’d do it in a minute. They’re my family. I grew up with them. They had everything going for them—family, glory, covenants, revelation, worship, promises, to say nothing of being the race that produced the Messiah, the Christ, who is God over everything, always. Oh, yes!
Jeremiah 13:15 - Then I said, Listen. Listen carefully: Don’t stay stuck in your ways! It’s God’s Message we’re dealing with here. Let your lives glow bright before God before he turns out the lights, Before you trip and fall on the dark mountain paths. The light you always took for granted will go out and the world will turn black. If you people won’t listen, I’ll go off by myself and weep over you, Weep because of your stubborn arrogance, bitter, bitter tears, Rivers of tears from my eyes, because God’s sheep will end up in exile. * * *
Hebrews 13:17 - Be responsive to your pastoral leaders. Listen to their counsel. They are alert to the condition of your lives and work under the strict supervision of God. Contribute to the joy of their leadership, not its drudgery. Why would you want to make things harder for them?
Philippians 2:17 - Even if I am executed here and now, I’ll rejoice in being an element in the offering of your faith that you make on Christ’s altar, a part of your rejoicing. But turnabout’s fair play—you must join me in my rejoicing. Whatever you do, don’t feel sorry for me.
1 John 3:16 - This is how we’ve come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear.