But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.

"And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.

"But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to [Me,] strengthen your brethren."

So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs."

He said to him the third time, "Simon, [son] of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep.

When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting [them] to continue in the faith, and [saying,] "We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God."

For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established --

that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient --

But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

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

And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

God has spoken in His holiness: "I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem And measure out the Valley of Succoth.

through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see [Him,] yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,