I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garment of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness like a bridegroom adorns himself with ornaments, and like a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Though the fig tree shall not blossom, and fruit is not on the vines; the work of the olive fails, and the fields yield no food; the flock is cut off from the fold, and no herd is in the stalls,

yet I will exult in Jehovah; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

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

Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers of your joy; for by faith you stand.

to know the surpassing knowledge and love of Christ; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith,

that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.