2 Timothy 1:4

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I long to see you, as I remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.

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  • 2 Tim 4:9 : 9 Be diligent to come to me quickly.
  • 2 Tim 4:21 : 21 Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
  • Phil 1:8 : 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Thess 2:17-3:1 : 17 But we, brothers and sisters, being separated from you for a short time—in person, not in heart—made every effort, with great longing, to see you face to face. 18 For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 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 indeed you? 20 Yes, you are our glory and joy. 1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it best to remain in Athens alone.
  • Phil 2:26 : 26 Since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard he was sick.
  • 1 John 1:4 : 4 We write these things to you so that your joy may be fully complete.
  • Rev 7:17 : 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will shepherd them. He will lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
  • Rev 21:4 : 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
  • Ps 126:5 : 5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.
  • Isa 61:3 : 3 To provide for those who mourn in Zion—giving them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of a spirit of faintness. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord to display His splendor.
  • Jer 31:13 : 13 The young women will rejoice and dance, and the young men and the old together. I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them and give them gladness in place of sorrow.
  • John 16:22 : 22 So you also have sorrow now. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
  • John 16:24 : 24 Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be full.
  • Acts 20:19 : 19 'I served the Lord with all humility, with tears, and with trials that came to me through the plots of the Jews.'
  • Acts 20:31 : 31 Therefore, be watchful, remembering that for three years I never stopped admonishing each one of you with tears, night and day.
  • Acts 20:37-38 : 37 They all wept loudly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. 38 They were deeply grieved because of what he had said—that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
  • Rom 1:11 : 11 For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—
  • Rom 15:30-32 : 30 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me. 31 Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints. 32 So that, by God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed together with you.

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  • 2 Tim 1:5-6
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    5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that it now lives in you also.

    6For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

  • 1 Thess 3:6
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    6But now Timothy has come to us from you and has brought us good news about your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, longing to see us, just as we also long to see you.

  • Rom 1:9-12
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    9For God, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, is my witness that I unceasingly mention you

    10always in my prayers, asking that if it is somehow in God's will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you.

    11For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—

    12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

  • 2 Tim 1:3
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    3I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.

  • Phil 1:7-8
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    7It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.

    8For God is my witness, how I yearn for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

  • Phil 1:3-4
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    3I thank my God every time I remember you.

    4Always, in every prayer of mine for all of you, I pray with joy.

  • Phlm 1:4-8
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    4I always thank my God as I mention you in my prayers,

    5because I hear about your love and faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.

    6I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.

    7For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

    8For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

  • 2 Cor 2:3-4
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    3I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

    4For out of great distress and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the love I have for you more abundantly.

  • 1 Thess 3:10
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    10Night and day we pray earnestly that we may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith.

  • 2 John 1:12
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    12I have much to write to you, but I do not want to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

  • Rom 15:23
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    23But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you,

  • Phil 2:28
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    28For this reason, I am all the more eager to send him so that when you see him again, you may rejoice and I may be less anxious.

  • 1 Thess 2:17
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    17But we, brothers and sisters, being separated from you for a short time—in person, not in heart—made every effort, with great longing, to see you face to face.

  • Phil 1:26
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    26so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.

  • Phil 4:10
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    10I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked the opportunity to show it.

  • 3 John 1:3-4
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    3For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified to your truth, as you are walking in the truth.

    4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

  • Col 2:1
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    1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for all who have not seen me in person.

  • Phlm 1:13
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    13I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.

  • Eph 1:15-16
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    15For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

    16I never stop giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

  • 2 Tim 1:18
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    18May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day. You know very well how much he helped me in Ephesus.

  • Phil 2:26
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    26Since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard he was sick.

  • Phil 4:1
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    1So then, my dear and longed-for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends.

  • 2 Tim 4:9
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    9Be diligent to come to me quickly.

  • Phlm 1:20
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    20Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

  • 2 Pet 1:15
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    15And I will also make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will always be able to remember these things.

  • 2 Cor 7:4
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    4I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our afflictions.

  • 2 Cor 7:15
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    15And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers your obedience, how you received him with fear and trembling.

  • Col 1:4
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    4since we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints.

  • 1 Thess 1:3
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    3We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father.

  • Phil 2:18-19
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    18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

    19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged when I learn about your circumstances.

  • 3 John 1:14
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    14But I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face.

  • 2 Cor 2:8
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    8Therefore, I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
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    16I planned to pass through your area on my way to Macedonia, and then come back to you from Macedonia, so you could assist me on my journey to Judea.

  • 2 Cor 7:7
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    7and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your deep longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.

  • 2 John 1:4
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    4I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we received the commandment from the Father.

  • Gal 4:18
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    18It is good to be eagerly sought after for a good purpose always, and not just when I am present with you.