Then when they took breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter; Simon, the son of Jonah, dost thou love me with divine love more than these? He says to Him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Feed my lambs.

Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.

For I long to see you, in order that I may impart unto you a certain spiritual grace, that you may be established;

for I will not dare to speak anything save those things which Christ has wrought through me, unto the obedience of the Gentiles, in word and deed,

not that we domineer over your faith, but we are fellow-workers of your joy: for by faith you stand.

And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Joy

through whom we also have access by faith unto this grace in which we stand, and let us rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

And the God of hope fill you in all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Ghost.

whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

General references

but to remain in the flesh is safer on account of you.

but I trust in the Lord that I myself will come speedily.