Colossians 4:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I am sending him to cheer you up by telling you how we are getting along.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:1

Our God has said: “Encourage my people! Give them comfort.

1 Corinthians 4:17

That's why I sent Timothy to you. I love him like a son, and he is a faithful servant of the Lord. Timothy will tell you what I do to follow Christ and how it agrees with what I always teach about Christ in every church.

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 12:18

I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent another follower with him. But Titus didn't cheat you, and we felt and behaved the same way he did.

2 Corinthians 2:7

When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.

Philippians 2:28

Now I am more eager than ever to send Epaphroditus back again. You will be glad to see him, and I won't have to worry any longer.

Colossians 2:2

I do it to encourage them. Then as their hearts are joined together in love, they will be wonderfully blessed with complete understanding. And they will truly know Christ. Not only is he the key to God's mystery,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You also know we did everything for you that parents would do for their own children.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and send our friend Timothy to you. He works with us as God's servant and preaches the good news about Christ. We wanted him to make you strong in your faith and to encourage you.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

At last, when I could not wait any longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I hoped that Satan had not tempted you and made all our work useless.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Encourage each other with these words.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

That's why you must encourage and help each other, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

will encourage you and help you always to do and say the right thing.