2 Timothy 1:4

New International Reader's Version

I remember your tears. I long to see you so that I can be filled with joy.

Cross References

Psalm 126:5

Those who cry as they plant their crops will sing with joy when they gather them in.

Isaiah 61:3

He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then young women will dance and be glad. And so will the men, young and old alike. I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will comfort them. And I will give them joy instead of sorrow.

John 16:22

That’s the way it is with you. Now it’s your time to be sad. But I will see you again. Then you will be full of joy. And no one will take away your joy.

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive what you ask for. Then your joy will be complete.

Acts 20:19

I served the Lord with tears and without pride. I served him when I was greatly tested. I was tested by the evil plans of the Jews who disagreed with me.

Acts 20:31

So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning you. Night and day I warned each of you with tears.

Romans 1:11

I long to see you. I want to make you strong by giving you a gift from the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 1:8

God is my witness that I long for all of you. I love you with the love that Christ Jesus gives.

Philippians 2:26

He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Brothers and sisters, we were separated from you for a short time. Apart from you, we were like children without parents. We were no longer with you in person. But we kept you in our thoughts. We really wanted to see you. So we tried very hard to do so.

2 Timothy 4:21

Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus greets you. So do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.

2 Timothy 4:9

Do your best to come to me quickly.

1 John 1:4

We are writing this to make our joy complete.

Revelation 21:4

‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death.’ (Isaiah 25:8) And there will be no more sadness. There will be no more crying or pain. Things are no longer the way they used to be.”

Revelation 7:17

The Lamb, who is at the center of the area around the throne, will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water.’ (Isaiah 49:10) ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” (Isaiah 25:8)