They have cheered my heart, and your hearts also. Recognize the worth of such men as these.
So that, God willing, I may be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and enjoy some rest among you.
In addition to the encouragement that this gave us, we were made far happier still by the happiness of Titus for his heart has been cheered by you all.
I send him to you expressly that you may learn our circumstances, and that he may give you encouragement.
We beg you, Brothers, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord's service, and give you counsel.
Yes, Brother, let me gain something from you because of your union with the Lord. Cheer my heart by your Christlike spirit.
I have indeed found great joy and encouragement in your love, knowing, as I do, how the hearts of Christ's People have been cheered, brother, by you.
Do not forget your Leaders, the men who told you God's Message. Recall the close of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to hear from time to time that the lives of my Children are guided by the Truth.