Philippians 4:11
4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.
Malachi 1:10
1:10 “I wish that one of you would close the temple doors, so that you no longer would light useless fires on my altar. I am not pleased with you,” says the Lord who rules over all, “and I will no longer accept an offering from you.
Acts 20:33-34
20:33 I have desired
no one’s silver or gold or clothing.
20:34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine
provided for my needs and the needs of those who were with me.
Acts 20:1
Paul Travels Through Macedonia and Greece
20:1 After the disturbance had ended, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them and saying farewell, he left to go to Macedonia.
Colossians 1:12-15
1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share
in the saints’
inheritance in the light.
1:13 He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves,
1:14 in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins.
The Supremacy of Christ
1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,
Colossians 1:2
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Colossians 1:16
1:16 for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him – all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers – all things were created through him and for him.
Colossians 1:1
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
Colossians 2:5
2:5 For though
I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see
your morale
and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Colossians 2:1
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
Colossians 3:3
3:3 for you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:1
Exhortations to Seek the Things Above
3:1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 1:10
1:10 so that you may live
worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects
– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
Titus 1:7
1:7 For the overseer
must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work,
not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.
Titus 1:1-2
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,
1:2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
Titus 1:2
1:2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
Titus 2:3
2:3 Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.
Titus 2:15
2:15 So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke
that carries full authority.
Don’t let anyone look down
on you.
Jude 1:11
1:11 Woe to them! For they have traveled down Cain’s path,
and because of greed
have abandoned themselves
to
Balaam’s error; hence,
they will certainly perish
in Korah’s rebellion.