holding fast the Word of Life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

For the same cause you also be glad and rejoice with me.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.

For we are the circumcision, who serve God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and do not trust in the flesh,

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

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again, though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.

The Beloved: I have come to my garden, my sister, my spouse; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. To His Friends: Eat, O friends! Drink, yes, get drunk, O beloved ones!

Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and no one takes your joy from you.

Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

(as also you have understood us in part), that we are your rejoicing as you also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to rejoice on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

Nevertheless God, who encourages the downcast, encouraged us by the coming of Titus,