2 Corinthians 7:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged. In all my trouble I am still very happy.

Cross References

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

Romans 5:3

But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure.

1 Corinthians 1:4

I never stop thanking my God for being kind enough to give you Christ Jesus,

2 Corinthians 1:14

just as you already partly understand us. Then when our Lord Jesus returns, you can be as proud of us as we are of you.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.

2 Corinthians 10:8

Perhaps I boast a little too much about the authority that the Lord gave me to help you and not to hurt you. Yet I am not embarrassed to boast.

2 Corinthians 11:21

I am ashamed to say that we are too weak to behave in such a way. If they can boast, so can I, but it is a foolish thing to do.

2 Corinthians 2:14

I am grateful that God always makes it possible for Christ to lead us to victory. God also helps us spread the knowledge about Christ everywhere, and this knowledge is like the smell of perfume.

2 Corinthians 3:12

This wonderful hope makes us feel like speaking freely.

2 Corinthians 7:14

We had told him how much we thought of you, and you did not disappoint us. Just as we have always told you the truth, so everything we told him about you has also proved to be true.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Treat them in such a way that the churches will see your love and will know why we boasted about you.

Philippians 1:14

Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message.

Philippians 1:20

I honestly expect and hope that I will never do anything to be ashamed of. Whether I live or die, I always want to be as brave as I am now and bring honour to Christ.

Philippians 1:26

Then, when I visit you again, you will have good reason to take great pride in Christ Jesus because of me.

Philippians 2:17

Your faith in the Lord and your service are like a sacrifice offered to him. And my own blood may have to be poured out with the sacrifice. If this happens, I will be glad and rejoice with you.

Colossians 1:24

I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

After all, when the Lord Jesus appears, who else but you will give us hope and joy and be like a glorious crown for us?

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you remember, we had been ill-treated and insulted at Philippi. But God gave us the courage to tell you the good news about him, even though many people caused us trouble.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That's why we boast about you to all God's churches. We tell them how patient you are and how you keep on having faith, even though you are going through a lot of trouble and suffering.

Philemon 1:7

My friend, your love has made me happy and has greatly encouraged me. It has also cheered the hearts of God's people.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.