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The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.—Acts 28:15 (NIV)

The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.—Acts 28:15 (NIV)

I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.—Song of Solomon 6:3 (NIV)

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.—Romans 14:19 (NIV)

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”—Mark 6:31 (NIV)

So you delivered them into the hands of their enemies, who oppressed them. But when they were oppressed they cried out to you. From heaven you heard them, and in your great compassion you gave them deliverers, who rescued them from the hand of their enemies.—Nehemiah 9:27 (NIV)
It was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.—Esther 8:16 (NIV)

David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.”—1 Chronicles 28:20 (NIV)

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good.—Titus 3:1 (NIV)

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4 (NIV)

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”—Luke 11:1 (NIV)

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.—Romans 8:26 (NIV)

For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.—Psalm 72:12 (NIV)
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