For they have refreshedmy spiritand yours.Thereforeacknowledgesuch men.
Like the coldof snowin the timeof harvestIs a faithfulmessengerto those who sendhim, For he refreshesthe soulof his masters.
[Like] coldwaterto a wearysoul,So is goodnewsfrom a distantland.
sothat I may cometo you in joyby the willof Godand find [refreshing] restin your company.
For thisreasonwe have been comforted.And besidesour comfort,we rejoicedevenmuchmorefor the joyof Titus,becausehis spirithas been refreshedby you all.
[For] I have senthim to you for thisverypurpose, that you may knowaboutour circumstancesand that he may encourageyour hearts;
But we requestof you, brethren,that you appreciatethosewho diligently laboramongyou, and have charge overyou in the Lordand give you instruction,
Yes,brother,let me benefitfrom you in the Lord;refreshmy heartin Christ.
For I have come to havemuchjoyand comfortin your love,becausethe heartsof the saintshave been refreshedthroughyou, brother.
Rememberthosewho ledyou, whospokethe wordof Godto you; and consideringthe resultof their conduct,imitatetheir faith.
I havenogreaterjoythan this,to hearof my childrenwalkingin the truth.