They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.
in order that if God be willing I may come to you with a glad heart, and may enjoy a time of rest with you.
For this reason we feel comforted; and –in addition to this our comfort– we have been filled with all the deeper joy at Titus's joy, because his spirit has been set at rest by you all.
And for this very purpose I send him to you that you may know how we are faring; and that he may cheer your hearts.
Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;
Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ.
For I have found great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of God's people have been, and are, refreshed through you, my brother.
Remember your former leaders–it was they who brought you God's Message. Bear in mind how they ended their lives, and imitate their faith.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living in obedience to the truth.