And I bid you also share my gladness, and congratulate me.
Therefore I entreat you not to lose heart in the midst of my sufferings on your behalf, for they bring you honour.
Nay, even if my life is to be poured as a libation upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I rejoice, and I congratulate you all.
But, if the Lord permits it, I hope before long to send Timothy to you, that I, in turn, may be cheered by getting news of you.
In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.
Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.
