And I wrote this very thing to you, lest when I came, I should have sorrow from those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is [the joy] of you all.

Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep.

And if one part suffers, all the parts suffer together; or if one part is honored, all the parts rejoice together.

does not behave disgracefully, does not seek its own, is not provoked to anger, thinks no evil;

bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Therefore I sent him more eagerly, in order that when you see him again you may have joy, and I may be less anxious.

Finally, all [of you] be like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brothers, compassionate, friendly,

And his affections are far greater toward you as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.

so that in joy I may come to you through the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me, and he was not ashamed of my chain;

Yes, brother, may I have profit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord.