Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high

Our affection for you is not restricted, but you are restricted in your affections for us.

For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you.

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

(Now this man Judas acquired a field with the reward of his unjust deed, and falling headfirst he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.

And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

But whoever has the world’s possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?