So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, 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 came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation 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 of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

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

Joy

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

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and 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, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice 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 the LORD your God.

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

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