Romans 1:8-9
Paul’s Desire to Visit Rome
1:8 First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
1:9 For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you
Romans 1:1
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.
Colossians 1:4
1:4 since
we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints.
Ephesians 1:15
Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation
1:15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Philippians 1:3-5
Prayer for the Church
1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you.
1:4 I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you
1:5 because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.
Philippians 4:6
4:6 Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.
Philippians 4:1
Christian Practices
4:1 So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
Philippians 1:2
1:2 Grace and peace to you
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!