Colossians 4:8

New International Reader's Version

I am sending him to you for one reason. I want you to know what is happening here. I want him to encourage you and make your hearts strong.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:1

“Comfort my people,” says your God. “Comfort them.

1 Corinthians 4:17

That’s the reason I have sent Timothy to you. He is like a son to me, and I love him. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in serving Christ Jesus. And that agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God.

2 Corinthians 12:18

I asked Titus to go to you. And I sent our brother with him. Titus didn’t take advantage of you, did he? Didn’t we walk in the same footsteps by the same Spirit?

2 Corinthians 2:7

Now you should forgive him and comfort him. Then he won’t be sad more than he can stand.

Ephesians 6:22

That’s why I am sending him to you. I want you to know how we are. And I want him to encourage you.

Philippians 2:28

So I want even more to send him to you. Then when you see him again, you will be glad. And I won’t worry so much.

Colossians 2:2

My goal is that their hearts may be encouraged and strengthened. I want them to be joined together in love. Then their understanding will be rich and complete. They will know the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

That’s the reason I sent someone to find out about your faith. I couldn’t wait any longer. I was afraid that Satan had tempted you in some way. Then our work among you would have been useless.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

So encourage one another with these words of comfort.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage one another with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that’s what you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

comfort your hearts. May they make you strong in every good thing you do and say.