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 L...

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Amplified Bible - 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.
新标点和合本 - 在　神我们的父面前，不住地记念你们因信心所做的工夫，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的忍耐。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 在我们的父上帝面前，不住地记念你们因信心所做的工作，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的坚忍。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 在我们的父　神面前，不住地记念你们因信心所做的工作，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的坚忍。
当代译本 - 在我们的父上帝面前不断地想到你们因信我们主耶稣基督而做的工作、因爱祂而受的劳苦和因对祂的盼望而生的忍耐。
圣经新译本 - 在我们的父　神面前，不住地记念你们信心的工作，爱心的劳苦和因盼望我们主耶稣基督而有的坚忍。
中文标准译本 - 在神我们的父面前，不住地记念你们在我们主耶稣基督里的信仰的行为、爱心的劳苦，以及对盼望的忍耐。
现代标点和合本 - 在神我们的父面前不住地记念你们因信心所做的工夫，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的忍耐。
和合本（拼音版） - 在上帝我们的父面前，不住地记念你们因信心所作的工夫，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的忍耐。
New International Version - We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
New International Reader's Version - We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
English Standard Version - remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
New Living Translation - As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Christian Standard Bible - We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
New American Standard Bible - constantly keeping in mind your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,
New King James Version - remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
American Standard Version - remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
King James Version - Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
New English Translation - because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
World English Bible - remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.
新標點和合本 - 在神－我們的父面前，不住地記念你們因信心所做的工夫，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的忍耐。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 在我們的父上帝面前，不住地記念你們因信心所做的工作，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的堅忍。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 在我們的父　神面前，不住地記念你們因信心所做的工作，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的堅忍。
當代譯本 - 在我們的父上帝面前不斷地想到你們因信我們主耶穌基督而做的工作、因愛祂而受的勞苦和因對祂的盼望而生的忍耐。
聖經新譯本 - 在我們的父　神面前，不住地記念你們信心的工作，愛心的勞苦和因盼望我們主耶穌基督而有的堅忍。
呂振中譯本 - 在我們的父上帝面前、惦念你們因信心而作的工，因愛心而受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督而持守的堅忍。
中文標準譯本 - 在神我們的父面前，不住地記念你們在我們主耶穌基督裡的信仰的行為、愛心的勞苦，以及對盼望的忍耐。
現代標點和合本 - 在神我們的父面前不住地記念你們因信心所做的工夫，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的忍耐。
文理和合譯本 - 於我父上帝前、恆念爾以信而行、以愛而勞、以望我主耶穌基督而忍、
文理委辦譯本 - 在吾父上帝前、每念爾信主而行、仁愛而勞、望吾主耶穌基督而恆忍、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 在吾父天主前、恆念爾曹、以信而行、以愛而勞者、因望我主耶穌基督而忍耐、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 蓋爾等信而有行、愛而能勞、仰望吾主耶穌基督、確乎不拔、故在天主聖父之前、時切馳思、不能自已、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Los recordamos constantemente delante de nuestro Dios y Padre a causa de la obra realizada por su fe, el trabajo motivado por su amor, y la constancia sostenida por su esperanza en nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
현대인의 성경 - 우리는 여러분이 믿음으로 행한 일과 사랑의 수고와 우리 주 예수 그리스도에 대한 희망을 가지고 인내한 것을 우리 하나님 아버지 앞에서 쉬지 않고 늘 기억합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Господа Иисуса Христа перед Богом, нашим Отцом.
Восточный перевод - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Повелителя Ису Масиха перед Всевышним, нашим Небесным Отцом.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Повелителя Ису аль-Масиха перед Аллахом, нашим Небесным Отцом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Повелителя Исо Масеха перед Всевышним, нашим Небесным Отцом.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - nous nous rappelons sans cesse, devant Dieu notre Père, votre foi agissante, votre amour actif, et votre persévérance soutenue par votre espérance en notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ .
リビングバイブル - そしていつも忘れずに、あなたがたの愛の労苦と信仰、それに主イエス・キリストを熱心に待ち望む姿を、父なる神の御前に思い起こしています。
Nestle Aland 28 - μνημονεύοντες ὑμῶν τοῦ ἔργου τῆς πίστεως καὶ τοῦ κόπου τῆς ἀγάπης καὶ τῆς ὑπομονῆς τῆς ἐλπίδος τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ πατρὸς ἡμῶν,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - μνημονεύοντες ὑμῶν τοῦ ἔργου τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦ κόπου τῆς ἀγάπης, καὶ τῆς ὑπομονῆς τῆς ἐλπίδος τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ Πατρὸς ἡμῶν;
Nova Versão Internacional - Lembramos continuamente, diante de nosso Deus e Pai, o que vocês têm demonstrado: o trabalho que resulta da fé, o esforço motivado pelo amor e a perseverança proveniente da esperança em nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo.
Hoffnung für alle - Vor Gott, unserem Vater, erinnern wir uns, mit welcher Selbstverständlichkeit ihr euren Glauben in die Tat umsetzt, zu welchem unermüdlichen Einsatz ihr aus Liebe bereit seid und wie standhaft euch die Hoffnung auf das Kommen unseres Herrn Jesus Christus macht.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Mỗi khi cầu nguyện với Đức Chúa Trời, Cha trên trời, chúng tôi không bao giờ quên công việc anh chị em thực hiện do đức tin, những thành quả tốt đẹp do tình yêu thương và lòng nhẫn nại đợi chờ Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu trở lại.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ต่อหน้าพระเจ้าพระบิดาของเรา เราระลึกอยู่เสมอไม่ได้ขาดถึงการงานของท่านที่เกิดจากความเชื่อ ถึงการลงแรงทำงานหนักของท่านที่เป็นผลจากความรัก และถึงการสู้ทนของท่านที่รับแรงบันดาลใจจากความหวังในองค์พระเยซูคริสต์เจ้าของเรา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เมื่อไรที่เราอธิษฐานต่อพระเจ้า ผู้เป็นพระบิดาของเรา พวกเราก็นึกถึงงานของท่านอันเกิดจากความเชื่อ แรงงานอันเกิดจากความรัก และความหวังอันมั่นคงในพระเยซูคริสต์ องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าของเรา

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2 Corinthians 2:17 - For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God.
Revelation 3:10 - Because you have kept the word of My endurance [My command to persevere], I will keep you [safe] from the hour of trial, that hour which is about to come on the whole [inhabited] world, to test those who live on the earth.
Revelation 2:2 - ‘I know your deeds and your toil, and your patient endurance, and that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and have tested and critically appraised those who call themselves apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives, of Christ), and [in fact] are not, and have found them to be liars and impostors;
Revelation 2:3 - and [I know that] you [who believe] are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My name’s sake, and that you have not grown weary [of being faithful to the truth].
Revelation 2:4 - But I have this [charge] against you, that you have left your first love [you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me].
Romans 5:3 - And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance;
Romans 5:4 - and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].
Romans 5:5 - Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Hebrews 4:11 - Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
Romans 16:26 - but now has been disclosed and through the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the commandment of the eternal God, leading them to obedience to the faith,
1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
1 Corinthians 13:6 - It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
John 15:10 - If you keep My commandments and obey My teaching, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
1 John 3:21 - Beloved, if our heart does not convict us [of guilt], we have confidence [complete assurance and boldness] before God;
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,
Romans 2:7 - to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life.
Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when he was tested [that is, as the testing of his faith was still in progress], offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises [of God] was ready to sacrifice his only son [of promise];
Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
Hebrews 6:11 - And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end,
John 6:27 - Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures [and leads] to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for God the Father has authorized Him and put His seal on Him.”
John 6:28 - Then they asked Him, “What are we to do, so that we may habitually be doing the works of God?”
John 6:29 - Jesus answered, “This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.”
Romans 15:4 - For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Galatians 5:13 - For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another.
Galatians 1:4 - who gave Himself [as a sacrifice to atone] for our sins [to save and sanctify us] so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, in accordance with the will and purpose and plan of our God and Father—
Genesis 29:20 - So Jacob served [Laban] for seven years for [the right to marry] Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.
2 Timothy 1:3 - I thank God, whom I worship and serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,
2 Timothy 1:4 - and as I recall your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
2 Timothy 1:5 - I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.
James 5:7 - So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
James 5:8 - You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near.
Hebrews 11:24 - By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,
Hebrews 11:25 - because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.
Hebrews 11:26 - He considered the reproach of the Christ [that is, the rebuke he would suffer for his faithful obedience to God] to be greater wealth than all the treasures of Egypt; for he looked ahead to the reward [promised by God].
Hebrews 11:27 - By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured [steadfastly], as seeing Him who is unseen.
Hebrews 11:28 - By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood [on the doorposts], so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them (the firstborn of Israel).
Hebrews 11:29 - By faith the people [of Israel] crossed the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; but when the Egyptians attempted it they were drowned.
Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days [by Joshua and the sons of Israel].
Hebrews 11:31 - By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace.
Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets,
Hebrews 11:33 - who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions,
Hebrews 11:34 - extinguished the power of [raging] fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty and unbeatable in battle, putting enemy forces to flight.
James 1:3 - Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace].
James 1:4 - And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.
John 14:21 - The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].”
John 14:22 - Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, what has happened that You are going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”
John 14:23 - Jesus answered, “If anyone [really] loves Me, he will keep My word (teaching); and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling place with him.
Romans 12:12 - constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Acts 10:31 - and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered before God [so that He is about to help you].
Hebrews 11:7 - By faith [with confidence in God and His word] Noah, being warned by God about events not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his family. By this [act of obedience] he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.
Hebrews 11:8 - By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.
Acts 3:19 - So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day];
Song of Solomon 8:7 - Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can rivers drown it. If a man would offer all the riches of his house for love, It would be utterly scorned and despised.”
Ecclesiastes 2:26 - For to the person who pleases Him God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting so that he may give to one who pleases God. This too is vanity and chasing after the wind.
John 21:15 - So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
John 21:16 - Again He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
John 21:17 - He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]?” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you [really] love Me [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend]?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Hebrews 6:15 - And so, having patiently waited, he realized the promise [in the miraculous birth of Isaac, as a pledge of what was to come from God].
John 14:15 - “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.
Romans 16:6 - Greet Mary, who has worked so hard for you.
1 Timothy 2:3 - This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
1 John 3:3 - And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).
Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 John 3:18 - Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words].
2 Corinthians 5:14 - For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;
2 Corinthians 5:15 - and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.
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.
Hebrews 10:36 - For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.
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 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
James 2:17 - So too, faith, if it does not have works [to back it up], is by itself dead [inoperative and ineffective].
James 2:18 - But someone may say, “You [claim to] have faith and I have [good] works; show me your [alleged] faith without the works [if you can], and I will show you my faith by my works [that is, by what I do].”
James 2:19 - You believe that God is one; you do well [to believe that]. The demons also believe [that], and shudder and bristle [in awe-filled terror—they have seen His wrath]!
James 2:20 - But are you willing to recognize, you foolish [spiritually shallow] person, that faith without [good] works is useless?
James 2:21 - Was our father Abraham not [shown to be] justified by works [of obedience which expressed his faith] when he offered Isaac his son on the altar [as a sacrifice to God]?
James 2:22 - You see that [his] faith was working together with his works, and as a result of the works, his faith was completed [reaching its maturity when he expressed his faith through obedience].
James 2:23 - And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and this [faith] was credited to him [by God] as righteousness and as conformity to His will,” and he was called the friend of God.
James 2:24 - You see that a man (believer) is justified by works and not by faith alone [that is, by acts of obedience a born-again believer reveals his faith].
James 2:25 - In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works too, when she received the [Hebrew] spies as guests and protected them, and sent them away [to escape] by a different route?
James 2:26 - For just as the [human] body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works [of obedience] is also dead.
2 Corinthians 8:7 - But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
2 Corinthians 8:8 - I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.
2 Corinthians 8:9 - For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
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,
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Galatians 6:9 - Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Romans 8:24 - For in this hope we were saved [by faith]. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees?
Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,
Galatians 5:6 - For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
Revelation 2:19 - ‘I know your deeds, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your last deeds are more numerous and greater than the first.
1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.

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Amplified Bible - 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.
新标点和合本 - 在　神我们的父面前，不住地记念你们因信心所做的工夫，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的忍耐。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 在我们的父上帝面前，不住地记念你们因信心所做的工作，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的坚忍。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 在我们的父　神面前，不住地记念你们因信心所做的工作，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的坚忍。
当代译本 - 在我们的父上帝面前不断地想到你们因信我们主耶稣基督而做的工作、因爱祂而受的劳苦和因对祂的盼望而生的忍耐。
圣经新译本 - 在我们的父　神面前，不住地记念你们信心的工作，爱心的劳苦和因盼望我们主耶稣基督而有的坚忍。
中文标准译本 - 在神我们的父面前，不住地记念你们在我们主耶稣基督里的信仰的行为、爱心的劳苦，以及对盼望的忍耐。
现代标点和合本 - 在神我们的父面前不住地记念你们因信心所做的工夫，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的忍耐。
和合本（拼音版） - 在上帝我们的父面前，不住地记念你们因信心所作的工夫，因爱心所受的劳苦，因盼望我们主耶稣基督所存的忍耐。
New International Version - We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
New International Reader's Version - We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
English Standard Version - remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
New Living Translation - As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Christian Standard Bible - We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
New American Standard Bible - constantly keeping in mind your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,
New King James Version - remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
American Standard Version - remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
King James Version - Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
New English Translation - because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
World English Bible - remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.
新標點和合本 - 在神－我們的父面前，不住地記念你們因信心所做的工夫，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的忍耐。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 在我們的父上帝面前，不住地記念你們因信心所做的工作，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的堅忍。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 在我們的父　神面前，不住地記念你們因信心所做的工作，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的堅忍。
當代譯本 - 在我們的父上帝面前不斷地想到你們因信我們主耶穌基督而做的工作、因愛祂而受的勞苦和因對祂的盼望而生的忍耐。
聖經新譯本 - 在我們的父　神面前，不住地記念你們信心的工作，愛心的勞苦和因盼望我們主耶穌基督而有的堅忍。
呂振中譯本 - 在我們的父上帝面前、惦念你們因信心而作的工，因愛心而受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督而持守的堅忍。
中文標準譯本 - 在神我們的父面前，不住地記念你們在我們主耶穌基督裡的信仰的行為、愛心的勞苦，以及對盼望的忍耐。
現代標點和合本 - 在神我們的父面前不住地記念你們因信心所做的工夫，因愛心所受的勞苦，因盼望我們主耶穌基督所存的忍耐。
文理和合譯本 - 於我父上帝前、恆念爾以信而行、以愛而勞、以望我主耶穌基督而忍、
文理委辦譯本 - 在吾父上帝前、每念爾信主而行、仁愛而勞、望吾主耶穌基督而恆忍、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 在吾父天主前、恆念爾曹、以信而行、以愛而勞者、因望我主耶穌基督而忍耐、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 蓋爾等信而有行、愛而能勞、仰望吾主耶穌基督、確乎不拔、故在天主聖父之前、時切馳思、不能自已、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Los recordamos constantemente delante de nuestro Dios y Padre a causa de la obra realizada por su fe, el trabajo motivado por su amor, y la constancia sostenida por su esperanza en nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
현대인의 성경 - 우리는 여러분이 믿음으로 행한 일과 사랑의 수고와 우리 주 예수 그리스도에 대한 희망을 가지고 인내한 것을 우리 하나님 아버지 앞에서 쉬지 않고 늘 기억합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Господа Иисуса Христа перед Богом, нашим Отцом.
Восточный перевод - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Повелителя Ису Масиха перед Всевышним, нашим Небесным Отцом.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Повелителя Ису аль-Масиха перед Аллахом, нашим Небесным Отцом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - постоянно помня о делах вашей веры, о труде, который вы совершаете по любви, и о вашей стойкости в надежде на нашего Повелителя Исо Масеха перед Всевышним, нашим Небесным Отцом.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - nous nous rappelons sans cesse, devant Dieu notre Père, votre foi agissante, votre amour actif, et votre persévérance soutenue par votre espérance en notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ .
リビングバイブル - そしていつも忘れずに、あなたがたの愛の労苦と信仰、それに主イエス・キリストを熱心に待ち望む姿を、父なる神の御前に思い起こしています。
Nestle Aland 28 - μνημονεύοντες ὑμῶν τοῦ ἔργου τῆς πίστεως καὶ τοῦ κόπου τῆς ἀγάπης καὶ τῆς ὑπομονῆς τῆς ἐλπίδος τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ πατρὸς ἡμῶν,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - μνημονεύοντες ὑμῶν τοῦ ἔργου τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦ κόπου τῆς ἀγάπης, καὶ τῆς ὑπομονῆς τῆς ἐλπίδος τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ Πατρὸς ἡμῶν;
Nova Versão Internacional - Lembramos continuamente, diante de nosso Deus e Pai, o que vocês têm demonstrado: o trabalho que resulta da fé, o esforço motivado pelo amor e a perseverança proveniente da esperança em nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo.
Hoffnung für alle - Vor Gott, unserem Vater, erinnern wir uns, mit welcher Selbstverständlichkeit ihr euren Glauben in die Tat umsetzt, zu welchem unermüdlichen Einsatz ihr aus Liebe bereit seid und wie standhaft euch die Hoffnung auf das Kommen unseres Herrn Jesus Christus macht.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Mỗi khi cầu nguyện với Đức Chúa Trời, Cha trên trời, chúng tôi không bao giờ quên công việc anh chị em thực hiện do đức tin, những thành quả tốt đẹp do tình yêu thương và lòng nhẫn nại đợi chờ Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu trở lại.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ต่อหน้าพระเจ้าพระบิดาของเรา เราระลึกอยู่เสมอไม่ได้ขาดถึงการงานของท่านที่เกิดจากความเชื่อ ถึงการลงแรงทำงานหนักของท่านที่เป็นผลจากความรัก และถึงการสู้ทนของท่านที่รับแรงบันดาลใจจากความหวังในองค์พระเยซูคริสต์เจ้าของเรา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เมื่อไรที่เราอธิษฐานต่อพระเจ้า ผู้เป็นพระบิดาของเรา พวกเราก็นึกถึงงานของท่านอันเกิดจากความเชื่อ แรงงานอันเกิดจากความรัก และความหวังอันมั่นคงในพระเยซูคริสต์ องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าของเรา

2 Corinthians 2:17 - For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God.
Revelation 3:10 - Because you have kept the word of My endurance [My command to persevere], I will keep you [safe] from the hour of trial, that hour which is about to come on the whole [inhabited] world, to test those who live on the earth.
Revelation 2:2 - ‘I know your deeds and your toil, and your patient endurance, and that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and have tested and critically appraised those who call themselves apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives, of Christ), and [in fact] are not, and have found them to be liars and impostors;
Revelation 2:3 - and [I know that] you [who believe] are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My name’s sake, and that you have not grown weary [of being faithful to the truth].
Revelation 2:4 - But I have this [charge] against you, that you have left your first love [you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me].
Romans 5:3 - And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance;
Romans 5:4 - and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].
Romans 5:5 - Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Hebrews 4:11 - Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
Romans 16:26 - but now has been disclosed and through the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the commandment of the eternal God, leading them to obedience to the faith,
1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
1 Corinthians 13:6 - It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
John 15:10 - If you keep My commandments and obey My teaching, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
1 John 3:21 - Beloved, if our heart does not convict us [of guilt], we have confidence [complete assurance and boldness] before God;
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,
Romans 2:7 - to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life.
Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when he was tested [that is, as the testing of his faith was still in progress], offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises [of God] was ready to sacrifice his only son [of promise];
Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
Hebrews 6:11 - And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end,
John 6:27 - Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures [and leads] to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for God the Father has authorized Him and put His seal on Him.”
John 6:28 - Then they asked Him, “What are we to do, so that we may habitually be doing the works of God?”
John 6:29 - Jesus answered, “This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.”
Romans 15:4 - For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Galatians 5:13 - For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another.
Galatians 1:4 - who gave Himself [as a sacrifice to atone] for our sins [to save and sanctify us] so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, in accordance with the will and purpose and plan of our God and Father—
Genesis 29:20 - So Jacob served [Laban] for seven years for [the right to marry] Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.
2 Timothy 1:3 - I thank God, whom I worship and serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,
2 Timothy 1:4 - and as I recall your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
2 Timothy 1:5 - I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.
James 5:7 - So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
James 5:8 - You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near.
Hebrews 11:24 - By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,
Hebrews 11:25 - because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.
Hebrews 11:26 - He considered the reproach of the Christ [that is, the rebuke he would suffer for his faithful obedience to God] to be greater wealth than all the treasures of Egypt; for he looked ahead to the reward [promised by God].
Hebrews 11:27 - By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured [steadfastly], as seeing Him who is unseen.
Hebrews 11:28 - By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood [on the doorposts], so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them (the firstborn of Israel).
Hebrews 11:29 - By faith the people [of Israel] crossed the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; but when the Egyptians attempted it they were drowned.
Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days [by Joshua and the sons of Israel].
Hebrews 11:31 - By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace.
Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets,
Hebrews 11:33 - who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions,
Hebrews 11:34 - extinguished the power of [raging] fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty and unbeatable in battle, putting enemy forces to flight.
James 1:3 - Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace].
James 1:4 - And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.
John 14:21 - The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him].”
John 14:22 - Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, what has happened that You are going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”
John 14:23 - Jesus answered, “If anyone [really] loves Me, he will keep My word (teaching); and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling place with him.
Romans 12:12 - constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Acts 10:31 - and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered before God [so that He is about to help you].
Hebrews 11:7 - By faith [with confidence in God and His word] Noah, being warned by God about events not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his family. By this [act of obedience] he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.
Hebrews 11:8 - By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.
Acts 3:19 - So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day];
Song of Solomon 8:7 - Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can rivers drown it. If a man would offer all the riches of his house for love, It would be utterly scorned and despised.”
Ecclesiastes 2:26 - For to the person who pleases Him God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting so that he may give to one who pleases God. This too is vanity and chasing after the wind.
John 21:15 - So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
John 21:16 - Again He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
John 21:17 - He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]?” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you [really] love Me [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend]?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Hebrews 6:15 - And so, having patiently waited, he realized the promise [in the miraculous birth of Isaac, as a pledge of what was to come from God].
John 14:15 - “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.
Romans 16:6 - Greet Mary, who has worked so hard for you.
1 Timothy 2:3 - This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
1 John 3:3 - And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).
Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 John 3:18 - Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words].
2 Corinthians 5:14 - For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;
2 Corinthians 5:15 - and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.
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.
Hebrews 10:36 - For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.
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 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
James 2:17 - So too, faith, if it does not have works [to back it up], is by itself dead [inoperative and ineffective].
James 2:18 - But someone may say, “You [claim to] have faith and I have [good] works; show me your [alleged] faith without the works [if you can], and I will show you my faith by my works [that is, by what I do].”
James 2:19 - You believe that God is one; you do well [to believe that]. The demons also believe [that], and shudder and bristle [in awe-filled terror—they have seen His wrath]!
James 2:20 - But are you willing to recognize, you foolish [spiritually shallow] person, that faith without [good] works is useless?
James 2:21 - Was our father Abraham not [shown to be] justified by works [of obedience which expressed his faith] when he offered Isaac his son on the altar [as a sacrifice to God]?
James 2:22 - You see that [his] faith was working together with his works, and as a result of the works, his faith was completed [reaching its maturity when he expressed his faith through obedience].
James 2:23 - And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and this [faith] was credited to him [by God] as righteousness and as conformity to His will,” and he was called the friend of God.
James 2:24 - You see that a man (believer) is justified by works and not by faith alone [that is, by acts of obedience a born-again believer reveals his faith].
James 2:25 - In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works too, when she received the [Hebrew] spies as guests and protected them, and sent them away [to escape] by a different route?
James 2:26 - For just as the [human] body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works [of obedience] is also dead.
2 Corinthians 8:7 - But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
2 Corinthians 8:8 - I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.
2 Corinthians 8:9 - For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
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,
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Galatians 6:9 - Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Romans 8:24 - For in this hope we were saved [by faith]. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees?
Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,
Galatians 5:6 - For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
Revelation 2:19 - ‘I know your deeds, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your last deeds are more numerous and greater than the first.
1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.