Bible passages

Philippians 3:12–16

Paul Has Not Finished, but Keeps Going

Growing in Christ includes admitting that the journey is not complete.

Philippians 3:17–21

Look for Good Examples and Wait for Jesus

A sorrowful warning leads to hope about Jesus and a changed body.

Philippians 4:1–9

Seek Peace, Pray and Practise What Is Good

Paul joins help with a disagreement, prayer in worry, and thoughtful action.

Philippians 4:10–20

Paul Thanks Them and Learns Contentment

A real gift meets Paul's needs while he explains strength in both plenty and hunger.

Philippians 4:21–23

Greetings for Every Saint

The final greeting reaches across distance and includes everyone in grace.

Colossians 1:1–2

A Greeting to God's People at Colossae

The opening names two people and a whole community joined to Christ.

Poetry and prayer

Colossians 1:3–14

Thanks for Growing Faith, Prayer for Good Work

The prayer moves from good news heard about the readers to good work still growing in them.

Colossians 1:15–23

Christ Has First Place and Makes Peace

The Son is described in relation to everything created and to people brought back to God.

Colossians 1:24–29

Making Christ Known Is Paul's Work

Paul describes hard service for a message now made known.

Colossians 2:1–5

Strong Love and Clear Understanding Guard Faith

Paul cares about believers he has not met face to face.

Colossians 2:6–23

Hold to Christ, Not Impressive Rules

Some teachings look wise but lead away from Christ. This passage tests them against what he has done.

Colossians 3:1–17

Put On Kindness, Forgiveness and Love

Like changing clothes, believers are told to leave harmful habits and put on a new way of life.

Colossians 3:18–21

Read Every Household Duty Together

These short instructions speak to wives, husbands, children and fathers in turn.

Colossians 3:22–25

Enslaved People Are Addressed under Earthly Masters

Read with an adult. The work instructions come from an ancient slavery setting.

Colossians 4:1–6

Act Fairly, Pray Steadily and Speak with Care

The paragraph moves from a master's duty to prayer and careful conversation.

Colossians 4:7–14

Named Friends Bring News, Prayer and Comfort

The closing names show different kinds of help within one shared work.

Colossians 4:15–18

Share the Letter and Remember Paul's Chains

The final lines move a letter between groups, encourage Archippus and close with grace.

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10

Faith, Love and Hope Become Visible

The writers thank God for more than words: these believers' changed lives are widely known.

1 Thessalonians 2:1–16

The Messengers Remember Their Care and Conflict

Paul asks the readers to remember how the messengers spoke, worked and cared among them.

1 Thessalonians 2:17–20

Apart in Person, Still Close in Heart

Paul's failed visits do not mean he has stopped caring.

1 Thessalonians 3:1–5

Timothy Is Sent to Strengthen Their Faith

Concern becomes action: a trusted helper is sent to people facing pressure.

1 Thessalonians 3:6–13

Good News from Timothy Leads to More Prayer

The believers' steady trust encourages the people who came to help them.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–12

Honour Others and Grow in Everyday Love

The passage joins sexual self-control, care for others and steady daily work.

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

Hope for Believers Who Have Died

The teaching is given for comfort, not to forbid tears.