For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.
so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.
Therefore we have been encouraged. And in addition to our own encouragement, we rejoiced even more at the joy of Titus, because all of you have refreshed his spirit.
I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.
I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.