Romans 15:30
30I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by athe love of the Spirit, bto strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf,1 Corinthians 1:10
Divisions in the Church
10I appeal to you, brothers, ▼▼Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God’s family, the church; also verses 11, 26
by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no ddivisions among you, but that you be united ein the same mind and the same judgment. 2 Corinthians 5:20
20Therefore, fwe are ambassadors for Christ, gGod making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.2 Corinthians 6:1
1 hWorking together with him, then, iwe appeal to you jnot to receive the grace of God in vain.2 Corinthians 10:1
Paul Defends His Ministry
1 kI, Paul, myself entreat you, by the lmeekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—Ephesians 4:1
Unity in the Body of Christ
1I therefore, ma prisoner for the Lord, urge you to nwalk in a manner worthy of othe calling to which you have been called,1 Thessalonians 4:1
A Life Pleasing to God
1Finally, then, brothers, ▼▼Or brothers and sisters; also verses 10, 13
we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you qreceived from us rhow you ought to walk and sto please God, just as you are doing, that you tdo so more and more. 1 Thessalonians 4:10
10for that indeed is what uyou are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to vdo this more and more,1 Thessalonians 5:12
Final Instructions and Benediction
12We ask you, brothers, wto respect those who labor among you and xare over you in the Lord and admonish you,
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