TSK · Romans 1:9

Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high.

Prayer and the Parable of the Persistent Widow Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.

God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”

A Riot in Ephesus Now after all these things had taken place, Paul resolved to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. He said,“After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”

For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve came to me

If I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive.

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!

Prayer for Strengthened Love For this reason I kneel before the Father,

I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you

But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.

Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

We pray earnestly night and day to see you in person and make up what may be lacking in your faith.

For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle– I am telling the truth; I am not lying– and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Thanks for Philemon’s Love and Faith I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,