For they gave comfort to my spirit and to yours: for which cause give respect to such people.
As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.
As cold water to a tired soul, so is good news from a far country.
So that I may come to you in joy by the good pleasure of God, and have rest with you.
So we have been comforted: and we had the greater joy in our comfort because of the joy of Titus, for his spirit had been made glad by you all.
And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;
But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;
So brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: give new life to my heart in Christ.
For I had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been made strong again through you, brother.
Keep in mind those who were over you, and who gave you the word of God; seeing the outcome of their way of life, let your faith be like theirs.
I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.