That's why you should not be discouraged when I suffer for you. After all, it will bring honour to you.
Dear friends, you must never become tired of doing right.
I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.
We suffer in the hope that you will be comforted and saved. And because we are comforted, you will also be comforted, as you patiently endure suffering like ours.
Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles.
Jerusalem, the time is coming, when it will be said to you: “Don't be discouraged or grow weak from fear!
Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.
They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”
and say, “Soldiers of Israel, listen to me! Today when you go into battle, don't be afraid of the enemy, and when you see them, don't panic.
God has been kind enough to trust us with this work. That's why we never give up.
In the same way, you should be glad and rejoice with me.