So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon,'son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

For I will not dare to speak of any things save those which Christ wrought through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

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

Joy

God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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

whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

General references

ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of Jehovah your God.

yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly.