Quotes About Connection

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.

You are indeed our glory and our joy.

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.

Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

Pray without ceasing.

Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things

Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.

Make every effort to come to me quickly,

Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ëKnow the Lord,í because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.

And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.

And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

The children of your elect sister send you greetings.

Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.