as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names have been written in heaven."

rejoicing in hope, enduring in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;