Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7742 missionaries, support for

7742 missionaries, support for

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Though facing hardships, missionaries receive strength from God to enable them to carry out their task. They are entitled, too, to receive support, encouragement and financial assistance from other believers.

Missionaries face hardships

Physical and emotional stress

Matthew 10:17-23 pp Mark 13:11-13 pp Luke 21:12-19 2 Corinthians 7:5 See also Romans 8:35-36; 2 Corinthians 4:11-13; Corinthians 6:3-5,8-10; Corinthians 11:23-29; Philippians 4:12

Opposition to the message

1 Corinthians 16:9 See also Acts 4:17-18; Acts 6:9; Acts 13:6-8; 1 Thessalonians 2:2

Missionaries strengthened by God

The Holy Spirit gives power to witness

John 20:21-22 See also Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Jesus Christ promises his presence

Matthew 28:20 See also Mark 16:20; Acts 18:10

Missionaries supported by the church

Missionaries supported by the sending church

Acts 14:26 See also Acts 13:3; Acts 15:40

Missionaries supported by believers

Missionary work supported by church leaders

Missionaries given financial support

Philippians 4:14-18 See also Philippians 2:25; 1 Corinthians 9:11-14; Corinthians 16:5-6; Galatians 6:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:6-8

Missionaries supported in prayer

Colossians 4:3 See also Ephesians 6:19-20; Philippians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:25; 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Missionaries encouraged by visits and news

Acts 28:15 See also Philippians 2:19; 2 Timothy 4:9-11; Titus 3:12; Phm 12-13