Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God-The Father, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cling to (hold onto; stick to) the Lord - Kurios.
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia [land of palm trees] and Shomron [watch mountain], declaring the conversion of the Goyim [Gentiles]: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
For what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? [Are] not even you2f in the presence of our Lord - Kurios [he to whom a person belongs] Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah] at his coming?