4 I always offer prayer filled with joy for you,
Philippians 1:4 Cross References - NSB
Luke 15:7
7 »It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
Luke 15:10
10 »I tell you, it is the same for the angels of God who rejoice over one sinner who repents.«
Romans 1:9
9 God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.
Ephesians 1:14-23
14 The Holy Spirit is a guarantee that we will receive our inheritance. This assures us that God will set us free to the praise of his glory.
15 For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus that is among you, and the love you show all the holy ones.
16 I continually give thanks for you in my prayers.
17 May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit (mental disposition) of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.
18 Have the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know the hope of his calling, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the holy ones,
19 and what the exceeding greatness of his power is toward us who believe, according to the operation of his mighty strength.
20 He operated in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places.
21 It is far above all governments and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
22 He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills (accomplishes) (completes) all in all.
Philippians 3:18
18 Many live as enemies of the stake of Christ. I often wept as I told you about them.
Philippians 4:1
1 Therefore, my beloved brothers I long to see you. You are my joy and crown. In this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
Philippians 1:9-11
9 I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment.
10 This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till the day of Christ.
11 Be filled with the fruits of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. (John 15:5) (Galatians 5:22, 23)
Philippians 2:2
2 make my joy full by being of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one purpose.
Colossians 2:5
5 Even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit (mental disposition). I am glad when I see the resolute firmness with which you stand together in your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:2
2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
Philemon 1:7
7 For I have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed through you, brother.
2 John 1:4
4 I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.