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3 John 1 3-3 John 1 4
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2 Peter 1 1
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: (niv)
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1 Thessalonians 3 7-1 Thessalonians 3 10
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.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?Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. (niv)
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Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 7 4-2 Corinthians 7 7
I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn— conflicts on the outside, fears within.But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 7 13
By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. (niv)
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1 Thessalonians 2 17-1 Thessalonians 2 20
But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time( in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.For we wanted to come to you— certainly I, Paul, did, again and again— but Satan blocked our way.For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you?Indeed, you are our glory and joy. (niv)
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Jude 1:3
Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. (niv)
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Romans 15:32
so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. (niv)
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Romans 15:24
I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 2 1-2 Corinthians 2 3
So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved?I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy. (niv)
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2 Timothy 1 4
Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. (niv)
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Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. (niv)
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2John 1:4
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Ephesians 4:5
one Lord, one faith, one baptism; (niv)