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Christian Minister: Love of, for the Ekklesia (The Body of Christ), Exemplified by Paul Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

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Christian Minister: Love of, for the Ekklesia (The Body of Christ), Exemplified by Paul 1 Thessalonians 1:2–4

We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers / and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. / Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

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Christian Minister: Love of, for the Ekklesia (The Body of Christ), Exemplified by Paul 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 11

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. / For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

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