2 Corinthians 8:16

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The Mission of Titus But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,

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  • Rev 17:17 : 17 For God has put into their minds to carry out his purpose by making a decision to give their royal power to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled.
  • Ezra 7:27 : 27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the LORD which is in Jerusalem!
  • Neh 2:12 : 12 I got up during the night, along with a few men who were with me. But I did not tell anyone what my God was putting on my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no animals with me, except for the one I was riding.
  • Jer 31:31 : 31 “Indeed, a time is coming,” says the LORD,“when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah.
  • Jer 32:40 : 40 I will make a lasting covenant with them that I will never stop doing good to them. I will fill their hearts and minds with respect for me so that they will never again turn away from me.
  • 2 Cor 2:13-14 : 13 I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia. 14 Apostolic Ministry But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place.
  • 2 Cor 7:7 : 7 We were encouraged not only by his arrival, but also by the encouragement you gave him, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your deep concern for me, so that I rejoiced more than ever.
  • 2 Cor 7:12 : 12 So then, even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong, or on account of the one who was wronged, but to reveal to you your eagerness on our behalf before God.
  • Phil 2:20 : 20 For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.
  • Col 3:17 : 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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    17because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.

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    5And they did this not just as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God.

    6Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

    7But as you excel in everything– in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you– make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.

    8I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

  • 2 Cor 7:12-16
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    12So then, even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong, or on account of the one who was wronged, but to reveal to you your eagerness on our behalf before God.

    13Therefore we have been encouraged. And in addition to our own encouragement, we rejoiced even more at the joy of Titus, because all of you have refreshed his spirit.

    14For if I have boasted to him about anything concerning you, I have not been embarrassed by you, but just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus about you has proved true as well.

    15And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

    16I rejoice because in everything I am fully confident in you.

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    9For how can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel because of you before our God?

  • 2 Cor 2:14
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    14Apostolic Ministry But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place.

  • 1 Cor 1:4
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    4Thanksgiving I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus.

  • 2 Cor 1:11
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    11as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.

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    3Prayer for the Church I thank my God every time I remember you.

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    11You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

    12because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

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    10Appreciation for Support I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me.(Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)

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    2Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

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    15as it is written:“The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”

  • 2 Cor 8:22-24
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    22And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

    23If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.

    24Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you.

  • 2 Cor 9:15
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    15Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

  • 2 Cor 4:15
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    15For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.

  • 2 Cor 7:6-7
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    6But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

    7We were encouraged not only by his arrival, but also by the encouragement you gave him, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your deep concern for me, so that I rejoiced more than ever.

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    3Thanksgiving We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.

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    4Thanks for Philemon’s Love and Faith I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

  • Eph 1:16
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    16I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

  • 1 Thess 2:13
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    13And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God’s message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God’s message, which is at work among you who believe.

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    8Paul’s Desire to Visit Rome First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

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    4who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

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

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    17But thanks be to God that though you were slaves to sin, you obeyed from the heart that pattern of teaching you were entrusted to,

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    17For you are certainly giving thanks well, but the other person is not strengthened.

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    19In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

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    57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

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    18I urged Titus to visit you and I sent our brother along with him. Titus did not take advantage of you, did he? Did we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit? Did we not behave in the same way?

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    20For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

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    18in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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    8And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

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    18And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.

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    6But now Timothy has come to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection and long to see us just as we also long to see you!