1 Thessalonians 2:11

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You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted you and encouraged you. Yet, we insisted that

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1 Chronicles 28:20

David also told his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or terrified. The Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you before all the work on the Lord’s temple is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, learn to know your father’s God. Serve the Lord wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought ⌞we have⌟. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.

Psalm 34:11

Come, children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners lure you, do not go along.

Proverbs 1:15

My son, do not follow them in their way. Do not even set foot on their path,

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you take my words ⌞to heart⌟ and treasure my commands within you,

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,

Proverbs 6:1

My son, if you guarantee a loan for your neighbor or pledge yourself for a stranger with a handshake,

Proverbs 7:1

My son, pay attention to my words. Treasure my commands that are within you.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words from my mouth.

Numbers 27:19

Make him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community, and give him his instructions in their presence.

Luke 16:28

I have five brothers. He can warn them so that they won’t end up in this place of torture.’

Acts 20:2

He went through that region and spoke many words of encouragement to the people. Then he went to Greece

Ephesians 4:17

So I tell you and encourage you in the Lord’s name not to live any longer like other people in the world. Their minds are set on worthless things.

Deuteronomy 3:28

Give instructions to Joshua. Encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people across ⌞the Jordan River⌟, and he will help them take possession of the land you see.”

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “The time of your death is coming soon. Call for Joshua. Both of you come to the tent of meeting, and I will give him his instructions.” Moses and Joshua came to the tent of meeting.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

although as apostles of Christ we had the right to do this. Instead, we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now then, brothers and sisters, because of the Lord Jesus we ask and encourage you to excel in living a God-pleasing life even more than you already do. Do this the way we taught you.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

No one should take advantage of or exploit other believers that way. The Lord is the one who punishes people for all these things. We’ve already told you and warned you about this.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore, encourage each other and strengthen one another as you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 2:5

Don’t you remember that I told you about these things when I was still with you?

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to pay attention to their own work so they can support themselves.

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly call on you in the sight of God, Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels to be impartial when you follow what I’ve told you. Never play favorites.

1 Timothy 5:7

Insist on these things so that widows will have good reputations.

1 Timothy 6:13

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony in front of Pontius Pilate,

1 Timothy 6:17

Tell those who have the riches of this world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, they should place their confidence in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

1 Timothy 6:2

Slaves whose masters also believe should respect their masters even though their masters are also believers. As a result, believers who are slaves should serve their masters even better because those who receive the benefit of their work are believers whom they love. Teach and encourage people to do these things.

Titus 2:15

Tell these things to the believers. Encourage and correct them, using your full authority. Don’t let anyone ignore you.

Titus 2:6

Encourage young men to use good judgment.

Titus 2:9

Tell slaves who are believers to place themselves under their masters’ authority in everything they do. Tell them to please their masters, not to argue with them

Hebrews 13:22

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.

3 John 1:4

Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the truth.