I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of you
Each night and every day among the tombs and in the mountains, he would cry out and cut himself with stones.
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.
For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you
complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose.
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,
I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded us.