When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.”

“Feed My lambs,”

He told him.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,

strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.”

For I want very much to see you, so I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed,

I do not mean that we have control of your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because you stand by faith.

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And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,

Joy

God has spoken in His sanctuary:
“I will triumph! I will divide up Shechem.
I will apportion the Valley of Succoth.

We have also obtained access through Him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,

General references

You have not deserted your brothers even once this whole time but have carried out the requirement of the command of the Lord your God.

but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.

I am convinced in the Lord that I myself will also come quickly.