always praying with joy in every prayer of mine for you all,
And through it all, night and day, at the graveyard and in the mountains, he kept screaming and gashing himself with stones.
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one repenting sinner than over the ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Good News of His Son. How unceasingly I make mention of you,
then make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, united in spirit, with one purpose.
For many walk who are enemies of the cross of Messiah—I have often told you about them, and now I am even weeping as I tell you.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters whom I love and long for, my joy and crown—stand firm in the Lord in this way, my loved ones.
For even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit—rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your trust in Messiah.
We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers—continually
For I’ve received much joy and comfort in your love, brother, because the hearts of the kedoshim have been refreshed through you.
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we received as a commandment from the Father.