1 Thessalonians 2:11
You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.
1 Thessalonians 2:7
even though as apostles of the Messiah we might have made such demands. Instead, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother tenderly caring for her own children.
Genesis 50:16-17
So they sent this message to Joseph:
Numbers 27:19
and make him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the entire community. Then you are to set him in charge right before their eyes,
Deuteronomy 3:28
Therefore charge Joshua to be doubly strong, because he will lead this people and cause them to inherit the land that you'll see.'
Deuteronomy 31:14
Then the LORD told Moses: "Look! Because your time to die is approaching, call Joshua, present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, and then I will commission him." Moses and Joshua complied and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
So now, my son, may the LORD be with you, so that you are successful in constructing the Temple of the LORD your God, just as he has spoken about you.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"Now as for you, my son Solomon, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with a sound heart and a devoted soul, because the LORD is searching every heart, every plan and thought. He will be found by you, assuming you are seeking him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
David continued with these words for his son Solomon: "Be strong and courageous, and get to work. Never be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor will he abandon you right up to your completion of the work for the service of the Temple of the LORD.
Psalm 34:11
Come, children, listen to me, and I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
Proverbs 1:15
My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths!
Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you accept my words, and treasure my instructions
Proverbs 3:1
My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.
Proverbs 4:1-12
Listen, children, to your father's instruction, and pay attention in order to gain understanding.
Proverbs 5:1-2
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, and listen closely to my insight,
Proverbs 6:1
My son, if you guarantee a loan for your neighbor, if you have agreed to a deal with a stranger,
Proverbs 7:1
My son, guard what I say and treasure my commands.
Proverbs 7:24
So listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to what I have to say.
Proverbs 31:1-9
The words of King Lemuel a pronouncement with which his mother encouraged him.
Acts 20:2
He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece
1 Corinthians 4:14-15
I'm not writing this to make you feel ashamed, but to warn you as my dear children.
Ephesians 4:17
Therefore, I tell you and insist on in the Lord not to live any longer like the gentiles live, thinking worthless thoughts.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Now then, brothers, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, as in fact you are doing. We ask and encourage you in the Lord to do so even more.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
1 Timothy 5:7
Continue to give these instructions, so that they may be blameless.
1 Timothy 5:21
With God as my witness, as well as the Messiah Jesus and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.
1 Timothy 6:2
Moreover, those who have believing masters should be respectful to them, because they are fellow believers. In fact, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.
1 Timothy 6:13
Since you are in the presence of God, who gives life to everything, and in the presence of the Messiah Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, I solemnly charge you
1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
2 Timothy 4:1-2
In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you
Titus 2:6
Likewise, encourage the younger men to be sensible.
Titus 2:9
Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, aiming to please them and not argue with them
Titus 2:15
These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.
Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.