ThereforeI askyou not to lose heartat my tribulationson your behalf,for they are your glory.
In that dayit will be saidto Jerusalem:"Do not be afraid,O Zion;Do not let your handsfalllimp.
strengtheningthe soulsof the disciples,encouragingthem to continuein the faith,and [saying], "Throughmanytribulationswe mustenterthe kingdomof God."
But ifwe are afflicted,it is for your comfortand salvation;or ifwe are comforted,it is for your comfort,which is effectivein the patient enduringof the samesufferingswhichwe alsosuffer;
Therefore,since we havethisministry,as we received mercy,we do not lose heart,
Let us not lose heartin doinggood,for in duetimewe will reapif we do not grow weary.
For thisreasonI, Paul,the prisonerof ChristJesusfor the sakeof you Gentiles--
"He shall sayto them, 'Hear,O Israel,you are approachingthe battleagainstyour enemiestoday.Do not be fainthearted.Do not be afraid,or panic,or tremblebeforethem,
You too,[I urge you], rejoicein the same wayand share your joywith me.
NowI rejoicein my sufferingsfor your sake,and in my fleshI do my shareon behalfof His body,whichis the church,in fillingup whatis lackingin Christ'safflictions.
But as for you, brethren,do not grow wearyof doing good.
