Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
God has spoken from his sanctuary: *I will triumph. I will divide Shekhem, and measure out the valley of Sukkot.
but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.*
who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
confirming the souls of the talmidim, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
*Now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I went about preaching the Kingdom of God, will see my face no more.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and shalom in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Messiah worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,
I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Good News of Messiah.
through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.
Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory--