3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].

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逐节对照

Amplified Bible - Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].
新标点和合本 - 亲爱的兄弟啊，我愿你凡事兴盛，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂兴盛一样。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 亲爱的，我愿你事事安宁，身体健康，正如你的心神安宁一样。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 亲爱的，我愿你事事安宁，身体健康，正如你的心神安宁一样。
当代译本 - 亲爱的弟兄，我愿你凡事顺利，身体像灵魂一样健康。
圣经新译本 - 亲爱的，我祝你凡事亨通，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂安泰一样。
中文标准译本 - 蒙爱的人哪，我愿你凡事安顺，身体健康，正如你的灵魂安顺。
现代标点和合本 - 亲爱的兄弟啊，我愿你凡事兴盛，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂兴盛一样。
和合本（拼音版） - 亲爱的兄弟啊，我愿你凡事兴盛，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂兴盛一样。
New International Version - Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
New International Reader's Version - Dear friend, I know that your spiritual life is going well. I pray that you also may enjoy good health. And I pray that everything else may go well with you.
English Standard Version - Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
New Living Translation - Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.
Christian Standard Bible - Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well.
New American Standard Bible - Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
New King James Version - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
American Standard Version - Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
King James Version - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
New English Translation - Dear friend, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.
World English Bible - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
新標點和合本 - 親愛的兄弟啊，我願你凡事興盛，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂興盛一樣。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 親愛的，我願你事事安寧，身體健康，正如你的心神安寧一樣。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 親愛的，我願你事事安寧，身體健康，正如你的心神安寧一樣。
當代譯本 - 親愛的弟兄，我願你凡事順利，身體像靈魂一樣健康。
聖經新譯本 - 親愛的，我祝你凡事亨通，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂安泰一樣。
呂振中譯本 - 親愛的，我祈願你身體康健，諸事平安順逐，正如你的靈魂平安順逐一樣。
中文標準譯本 - 蒙愛的人哪，我願你凡事安順，身體健康，正如你的靈魂安順。
現代標點和合本 - 親愛的兄弟啊，我願你凡事興盛，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂興盛一樣。
文理和合譯本 - 愛友乎、我所祈者、願爾凡事暢遂安康、如爾心之暢遂然、
文理委辦譯本 - 良朋乎、爾靈魂暢適、願爾凡事亦暢適、身其康強、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 可愛者乎、我願爾康強、凡事順遂、如爾靈魂順遂然、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 親愛之同道乎、願汝諸事亨通、貴體康健、適如爾之靈心之暢茂條達也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Querido hermano, oro para que te vaya bien en todos tus asuntos y goces de buena salud, así como prosperas espiritualmente.
현대인의 성경 - 사랑하는 자여, 그대의 영혼이 건강한 것처럼 그대의 모든 일이 잘 되고 몸도 건강하기를 기도합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Дорогой мой, я молюсь, чтобы все у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
Восточный перевод - Дорогой друг, я молюсь, чтобы всё у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров телом так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Дорогой друг, я молюсь, чтобы всё у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров телом так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Дорогой друг, я молюсь, чтобы всё у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров телом так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Cher ami, je souhaite que tu prospères à tous égards et que tu sois en aussi bonne santé physique que tu l’es spirituellement.
リビングバイブル - ガイオよ。私は、あなたがすべての点で栄え、たましいも体も健全であるようにと祈っています。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἀγαπητέ, περὶ πάντων εὔχομαί σε εὐοδοῦσθαι καὶ ὑγιαίνειν, καθὼς εὐοδοῦταί σου ἡ ψυχή.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀγαπητέ, περὶ πάντων εὔχομαί σε εὐοδοῦσθαι καὶ ὑγιαίνειν, καθὼς εὐοδοῦταί σου ἡ ψυχή.
Nova Versão Internacional - Amado, oro para que você tenha boa saúde e tudo corra bem, assim como vai bem a sua alma.
Hoffnung für alle - Lieber Gajus! Ich hoffe, dass es dir gut geht und du an Leib und Seele so gesund bist wie in deinem Glauben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh, tôi cầu nguyện cho anh được mọi việc tốt đẹp, cho thể xác anh được khỏe mạnh như tâm linh anh.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เพื่อนที่รัก ข้าพเจ้าอธิษฐานขอให้ท่านมีสุขภาพดีและให้ทุกอย่างดำเนินไปด้วยดี เช่นเดียวกับที่จิตวิญญาณของท่านกำลังดำเนินไปด้วยดี
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ท่านที่รัก ข้าพเจ้าอธิษฐานให้ท่านมีสุขภาพแข็งแรง และทุกสิ่งดำเนินไปด้วยดี เช่นเดียวกับจิตวิญญาณของท่านที่เป็นไปด้วยดี

交叉引用

1 Thessalonians 2:19 - For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath of triumphant celebration [when we stand] in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 - For you are [indeed] our glory and our joy!
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
Philippians 2:27 - He certainly was sick and close to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
3 John 1:3 - For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.
3 John 1:4 - I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.
3 John 1:5 - Beloved, you are acting faithfully in what you are providing for the brothers, and especially when they are strangers;
3 John 1:6 - and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
Philippians 2:4 - Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 - But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,
1 Thessalonians 3:7 - for this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and suffering we have been comforted and greatly encouraged about you because of your faith [your unwavering trust in God—placing yourselves completely in His loving hands];
1 Thessalonians 3:8 - because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;
1 Thessalonians 1:5 - for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
1 Thessalonians 1:7 - so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - For the word of the Lord has resounded from you and has echoed [like thunder], not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place [the news of] your [great] faith in God has spread, so that we never need to say anything about it.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 - For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 1:10 - and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him].
James 5:12 - But above all, my fellow believers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but let your yes be [a truthful] yes, and your no be [a truthful] no, so that you may not fall under judgment.
Revelation 2:9 - ‘I know your suffering and your poverty (but you are rich), and how you are blasphemed and slandered by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [they are Jews only by blood, and do not believe and truly honor the God whom they claim to worship].
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Psalms 20:1 - May the Lord answer you (David) in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high [and defend you in battle]!
Psalms 20:2 - May He send you help from the sanctuary (His dwelling place) And support and strengthen you from Zion!
Psalms 20:3 - May He remember all your meal offerings And accept your burnt offering. Selah.
Psalms 20:4 - May He grant you your heart’s desire And fulfill all your plans.
Psalms 20:5 - We will sing joyously over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.
Philemon 1:5 - because I hear of your love and of your faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints (God’s people).
Philemon 1:6 - I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective and powerful because of your accurate knowledge of every good thing which is ours in Christ.
Philemon 1:7 - For I have had great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints (God’s people) have been refreshed through you, my brother.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith].
1 Thessalonians 2:14 - For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, because you too suffered the same [kind of] persecution from your own countrymen, as they did from the Jews,
1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
Colossians 1:4 - for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints (God’s people);
Colossians 1:5 - because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Colossians 1:6 - which has come to you. Indeed, just as in the whole world the gospel is constantly bearing fruit and spreading [by God’s power], just as it has been doing among you ever since the day you first heard of it and understood the grace of God in truth [becoming thoroughly and deeply acquainted with it].
2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 1:3 - For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:4 - For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].
新标点和合本 - 亲爱的兄弟啊，我愿你凡事兴盛，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂兴盛一样。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 亲爱的，我愿你事事安宁，身体健康，正如你的心神安宁一样。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 亲爱的，我愿你事事安宁，身体健康，正如你的心神安宁一样。
当代译本 - 亲爱的弟兄，我愿你凡事顺利，身体像灵魂一样健康。
圣经新译本 - 亲爱的，我祝你凡事亨通，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂安泰一样。
中文标准译本 - 蒙爱的人哪，我愿你凡事安顺，身体健康，正如你的灵魂安顺。
现代标点和合本 - 亲爱的兄弟啊，我愿你凡事兴盛，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂兴盛一样。
和合本（拼音版） - 亲爱的兄弟啊，我愿你凡事兴盛，身体健壮，正如你的灵魂兴盛一样。
New International Version - Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
New International Reader's Version - Dear friend, I know that your spiritual life is going well. I pray that you also may enjoy good health. And I pray that everything else may go well with you.
English Standard Version - Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
New Living Translation - Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.
Christian Standard Bible - Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well.
New American Standard Bible - Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
New King James Version - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
American Standard Version - Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
King James Version - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
New English Translation - Dear friend, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.
World English Bible - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
新標點和合本 - 親愛的兄弟啊，我願你凡事興盛，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂興盛一樣。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 親愛的，我願你事事安寧，身體健康，正如你的心神安寧一樣。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 親愛的，我願你事事安寧，身體健康，正如你的心神安寧一樣。
當代譯本 - 親愛的弟兄，我願你凡事順利，身體像靈魂一樣健康。
聖經新譯本 - 親愛的，我祝你凡事亨通，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂安泰一樣。
呂振中譯本 - 親愛的，我祈願你身體康健，諸事平安順逐，正如你的靈魂平安順逐一樣。
中文標準譯本 - 蒙愛的人哪，我願你凡事安順，身體健康，正如你的靈魂安順。
現代標點和合本 - 親愛的兄弟啊，我願你凡事興盛，身體健壯，正如你的靈魂興盛一樣。
文理和合譯本 - 愛友乎、我所祈者、願爾凡事暢遂安康、如爾心之暢遂然、
文理委辦譯本 - 良朋乎、爾靈魂暢適、願爾凡事亦暢適、身其康強、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 可愛者乎、我願爾康強、凡事順遂、如爾靈魂順遂然、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 親愛之同道乎、願汝諸事亨通、貴體康健、適如爾之靈心之暢茂條達也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Querido hermano, oro para que te vaya bien en todos tus asuntos y goces de buena salud, así como prosperas espiritualmente.
현대인의 성경 - 사랑하는 자여, 그대의 영혼이 건강한 것처럼 그대의 모든 일이 잘 되고 몸도 건강하기를 기도합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Дорогой мой, я молюсь, чтобы все у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
Восточный перевод - Дорогой друг, я молюсь, чтобы всё у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров телом так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Дорогой друг, я молюсь, чтобы всё у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров телом так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Дорогой друг, я молюсь, чтобы всё у тебя было благополучно и чтобы ты был здоров телом так же, как благополучна твоя душа.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Cher ami, je souhaite que tu prospères à tous égards et que tu sois en aussi bonne santé physique que tu l’es spirituellement.
リビングバイブル - ガイオよ。私は、あなたがすべての点で栄え、たましいも体も健全であるようにと祈っています。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἀγαπητέ, περὶ πάντων εὔχομαί σε εὐοδοῦσθαι καὶ ὑγιαίνειν, καθὼς εὐοδοῦταί σου ἡ ψυχή.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀγαπητέ, περὶ πάντων εὔχομαί σε εὐοδοῦσθαι καὶ ὑγιαίνειν, καθὼς εὐοδοῦταί σου ἡ ψυχή.
Nova Versão Internacional - Amado, oro para que você tenha boa saúde e tudo corra bem, assim como vai bem a sua alma.
Hoffnung für alle - Lieber Gajus! Ich hoffe, dass es dir gut geht und du an Leib und Seele so gesund bist wie in deinem Glauben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh, tôi cầu nguyện cho anh được mọi việc tốt đẹp, cho thể xác anh được khỏe mạnh như tâm linh anh.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เพื่อนที่รัก ข้าพเจ้าอธิษฐานขอให้ท่านมีสุขภาพดีและให้ทุกอย่างดำเนินไปด้วยดี เช่นเดียวกับที่จิตวิญญาณของท่านกำลังดำเนินไปด้วยดี
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ท่านที่รัก ข้าพเจ้าอธิษฐานให้ท่านมีสุขภาพแข็งแรง และทุกสิ่งดำเนินไปด้วยดี เช่นเดียวกับจิตวิญญาณของท่านที่เป็นไปด้วยดี

1 Thessalonians 2:19 - For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath of triumphant celebration [when we stand] in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 - For you are [indeed] our glory and our joy!
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
Philippians 2:27 - He certainly was sick and close to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
3 John 1:3 - For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.
3 John 1:4 - I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.
3 John 1:5 - Beloved, you are acting faithfully in what you are providing for the brothers, and especially when they are strangers;
3 John 1:6 - and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
Philippians 2:4 - Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 - But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,
1 Thessalonians 3:7 - for this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and suffering we have been comforted and greatly encouraged about you because of your faith [your unwavering trust in God—placing yourselves completely in His loving hands];
1 Thessalonians 3:8 - because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;
1 Thessalonians 1:5 - for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
1 Thessalonians 1:7 - so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - For the word of the Lord has resounded from you and has echoed [like thunder], not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place [the news of] your [great] faith in God has spread, so that we never need to say anything about it.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 - For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 1:10 - and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him].
James 5:12 - But above all, my fellow believers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but let your yes be [a truthful] yes, and your no be [a truthful] no, so that you may not fall under judgment.
Revelation 2:9 - ‘I know your suffering and your poverty (but you are rich), and how you are blasphemed and slandered by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [they are Jews only by blood, and do not believe and truly honor the God whom they claim to worship].
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Psalms 20:1 - May the Lord answer you (David) in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high [and defend you in battle]!
Psalms 20:2 - May He send you help from the sanctuary (His dwelling place) And support and strengthen you from Zion!
Psalms 20:3 - May He remember all your meal offerings And accept your burnt offering. Selah.
Psalms 20:4 - May He grant you your heart’s desire And fulfill all your plans.
Psalms 20:5 - We will sing joyously over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.
Philemon 1:5 - because I hear of your love and of your faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints (God’s people).
Philemon 1:6 - I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective and powerful because of your accurate knowledge of every good thing which is ours in Christ.
Philemon 1:7 - For I have had great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints (God’s people) have been refreshed through you, my brother.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith].
1 Thessalonians 2:14 - For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, because you too suffered the same [kind of] persecution from your own countrymen, as they did from the Jews,
1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
Colossians 1:4 - for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints (God’s people);
Colossians 1:5 - because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Colossians 1:6 - which has come to you. Indeed, just as in the whole world the gospel is constantly bearing fruit and spreading [by God’s power], just as it has been doing among you ever since the day you first heard of it and understood the grace of God in truth [becoming thoroughly and deeply acquainted with it].
2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 1:3 - For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:4 - For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.