Joh 3:29, Rom 12:16, 15:5, 1Cor 1:10, 2Cor 13:11, Phili 1:27, 3:16, 4:2, 1Pe 3:8 | ISV | STEP | It is the bridegroom who gets the bride, yet the bridegroom's friend, who merely stands by and listens for him, is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom's voice. That's why this joy of mine is now complete.

John 3:29

29 It is the bridegroom who gets the bride, yet the bridegroom's friend, who merely ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks merely} stands by and listens for him, is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom's voice. That's why this joy of mine is now complete.Song 5:1; Matt 22:2; 2Cor 11:2; Eph 5:25, 27; Rev 21:9

Romans 12:16

16 Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.Ps 131:1-2; Prov 3:7; 26:12; Isa 5:21; Jer 45:5; Rom 11:25; 15:5; 1Cor 1:10; Phil 2:2; 3:16; 1Pet 3:8

Romans 15:5

5 Now may God, the source of endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other as you follow Christ Jesus, ^{▼▼Lit. according to Christ Jesus}Rom 12:16; 1Cor 1:10; Phil 3:16

1 Corinthians 1:10

10 Divisions in the ChurchBrothers, I urge all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to be in agreement ^{▼▼Lit. to say the same thing} and not to have divisions among you, so that you may be perfectly united in your understanding and opinions.Rom 12:16; 15:5; 2Cor 13:11; Phil 2:2; 3:16; 1Pet 3:8

2 Corinthians 13:11

11 Final Greetings and BenedictionFinally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.Rom 12:16, 18; 1Cor 1:10; Phil 2:2; 3:16; 1Pet 3:8

Philippians 1:27

27 Standing Firm in One SpiritThe only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you—that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,1Cor 1:10; Eph 4:1; Phil 4:1; Col 1:10; 1Thes 2:12; 4:1; Jude 1:3

Philippians 3:16

16 However, we should live up to what we have achieved so far.Rom 12:16; 15:5; Gal 6:16; Phil 2:2

Philippians 4:2

2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to have the same attitude in the Lord.Phil 2:2; 3:16

1 Peter 3:8

8 When You Are WrongedFinally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.Rom 12:10, 16; 15:5; Eph 4:32; Phil 3:16; Col 3:12; Heb 13:1; 1Pet 2:17