because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;
As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.
solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.
For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints,
since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints,
But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always remember us kindly, longing to see us just as we also long to see you,
For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He gave a commandment to us.