They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit. Apostle to the Gentiles.
Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,