Encouragement

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.

On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.