Philippians 1:8

8For aGod is my witness, bhow I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:25-26

25I have thought it necessary to send to you cEpaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and dfellow soldier, and your messenger and eminister to my need, 26for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.

Colossians 1:28

28Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that fwe may present everyone gmature in Christ.

Colossians 4:12

12 hEpaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always istruggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand jmature and fully assured in all the will of God.

Hebrews 13:17

17Obey kyour leaders and submit to them, lfor they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to mgive an account. nLet them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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