But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to consider building a house for my name;
Philippians 4:14 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress. Higit pang mga bersyonKing 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, ‘You did well to consider building a house for my name;
But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to consider building a house for my name;
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’
They were pleased to do this, and indeed they owe it to them; for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material things.
Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher.
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God's grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,
sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and persecution, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
I, John, your brother who share with you in Jesus the persecution and the kingdom and the patient endurance, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.