But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since your heart was set on building a temple for my name, you have done well to have this desire. ,
Philippians 4:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But it was right and commendable and noble of you to contribute for my needs and to share my difficulties with me. American Standard Version (1901) Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction. Common English Bible Still, you have done well to share my distress. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, you have done well by sharing in my tribulation. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Nevertheless you have done well in communicating to my tribulation. |
But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since your heart was set on building a temple for my name, you have done well to have this desire. ,
However, the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since it was your desire to build a temple for my name, you have done well to have this desire.
‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.”
Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, then they are bound to minister to them in material needs.
Let the one who is taught the word share all his good things with the teacher.
Indeed, it is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel.
But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided #– #a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to taunts and afflictions, and at other times you were companions of those who were treated that way.
For you sympathised with the prisoners and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, because you know that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession. ,
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
I, John, your brother and partner in the affliction, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.