so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
just as you did partially understand us—that on the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you.
We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love!
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