and you in turn must rejoice and congratulate me.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'rejoice.'
Well then, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. I am repeating this word 'rejoice' in my letter, but that does not tire me and it is the safe course for you. —
So I beg of you not to lose heart over what I am suffering on your behalf; my sufferings are an honour to you.
Even if my life-blood has to be poured as a libation on the sacred sacrifice of faith you are offering to God, I rejoice, I congratulate you all —
I hope in the Lord Jesus to send you Timotheus before long, that I may be heartened by news of you.