When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs.

When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.

They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.

I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened,

I will not dare to speak of any of those things that Christ has not accomplished through me. I will lead the nations to obey God in word and deed.

We do not control your faith. We are fellow workers for your joy: for you stand fast in faith.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.

Joy

God has spoken from his sanctuary: I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.

We have access to grace (God's favor) by faith through him. This is where we stand. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

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

You love him without seeing him. Though you do not see him, you believe in him. Full of glory, you rejoice greatly with indescribable joy.

General references

You have never deserted the other Israelites. You have been careful to obey the commandments of Jehovah your God.

Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

I trust in the Lord that I also will come shortly.