2 Corinthians 7:4

A Letter That Caused Sadness

³ I am not saying this to condemn you. I told you before that you are in our hearts to die together and to live together. ⁴ I have great confidence in you. I am very proud of you. I am very much encouraged. I am overjoyed in all our troubles. ⁵ For even when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest. We suffered in a number of ways. Outwardly there were conflicts, inwardly there were fears.

Most High

2 Corinthians 1:4

who comforts us in all our suffering, so that we may be able to comfort others in all their suffering, as we ourselves are being comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,

Philippians 2:17

Yet even if I am being poured out like an offering as part of the sacrifice and service I offer for your faith, I rejoice, and I share my joy with all of you.

Colossians 1:24

Now I am rejoicing while suffering for you as I complete in my flesh whatever remains of the Messiah's sufferings on behalf of his body, which is the church.

Acts 5:41

They left the Council, rejoicing to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the Name.

Romans 5:3

Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

1 Corinthians 1:4

I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given you by the Messiah Jesus.

2 Corinthians 1:14

just as you have already understood us partially, so that on the Day of our Lord Jesus we can be your reason to boast, even as you are ours.

2 Corinthians 2:14

But thanks be to God! He always leads us triumphantly by the Messiah and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of knowing him.

2 Corinthians 6:10-11

as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 7:6-7

Yet God, who comforts those who feel miserable, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore, demonstrate to the churches that you love them and show them publicly why we boast about you.

2 Corinthians 9:2-4

For I know how willing you are, and I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your enthusiasm has stimulated most of them.

2 Corinthians 10:1-2

Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!

2 Corinthians 11:21

I am ashamed to admit it, but we have been too weak for that. Whatever anyone else dares to claim I am talking like a fool I can claim it, too.

Ephesians 6:19-20

Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,

Philippians 1:20

I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my boldness the Messiah will be exalted through me, now as always, whether I live or die.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn't it?

1 Thessalonians 3:7-9

That's why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith.

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,