Epistles

Romans

Apostle Paul & Church at Rome

The gospel, the power of God · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians

Apostle Paul & Church at Corinth

Unity and love · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

2 Corinthians

Apostle Paul & Church at Corinth

Comfort in weakness · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”

Galatians

Apostle Paul & Churches of Galatia

Freedom in Christ · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.”

Ephesians

Apostle Paul & Saints at Ephesus

Saved by grace · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”

Philippians

Apostle Paul & Saints at Philippi

Joy in every circumstance · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Colossians

Apostle Paul & Saints at Colosse

Christ above all · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

1 Thessalonians

Apostle Paul & Church of the Thessalonians

Hope and prayer · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

2 Thessalonians

Apostle Paul & Church of the Thessalonians

Steadfast in well doing · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.”

1 Timothy

Apostle Paul & Timothy

Charge to a young pastor · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.”

2 Timothy

Apostle Paul & Timothy

Final words from prison · 1 letter

Apostle Paul: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Titus

Apostle Paul & Titus

Ministry leadership & grace · 3 letters

Apostle Paul: “When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.”

Philemon

Apostle Paul & Philemon

Reconciliation & brotherhood (Onesimus) · 2 letters

Apostle Paul: “Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved. If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account.”

1 & 2 Timothy

Apostle Paul & Timothy

Mentorship in ministry · 3 letters

Apostle Paul: “I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me. The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.”

Hebrews

Author of Hebrews & The Hebrews

Christ, the better covenant · 1 letter

Author of Hebrews: “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

James

James, brother of the Lord & The Twelve Tribes Scattered

Faith that works · 1 letter

James, brother of the Lord: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”

1 Peter

Simon Peter & Strangers Scattered

Hope in suffering · 1 letter

Simon Peter: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

2 Peter

Simon Peter & Believers of Like Faith

Grow in grace · 1 letter

Simon Peter: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

1 John

John the Elder & My Little Children

God is love · 1 letter

John the Elder: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

2 John

John the Elder & The Elect Lady

Walk in truth and love · 1 letter

John the Elder: “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.”

3 John

John the Elder & Gaius

Hospitality and truth · 1 letter

John the Elder: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”

Jude

Jude & The Sanctified

Contend for the faith · 1 letter

Jude: “It was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.”

2 Chronicles 21

Elijah & King Jehoram

A prophetic warning letter · 1 letter

Elijah: “Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah, But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring... and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thyself.”

Jeremiah 29

Jeremiah & Exiles in Babylon

A letter of hope · 2 letters

Jeremiah: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”

Esther 4; 9

Mordecai & Esther

Royal decrees & deliverance · 4 letters

Esther: “Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim.”

Nehemiah 2

Nehemiah & King Artaxerxes

Letters for safe passage to rebuild Jerusalem · 4 letters

Nehemiah: “Let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah; And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.”

King David & Jonathan

Covenant friendship · 3 letters

Jonathan: “Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.”

Ruth & Naomi

Loyalty and family · 3 letters

Naomi: “Shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? Boaz is of our kindred. Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.”

Moses & Joshua

Passing the mantle · 1 letter

Moses: “Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers. And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”