2 Corinthians 2:3

So the very reason I wrote was that I might not come only to be pained by those who ought to give me joy; I relied on you all, I felt sure that my joy would be a joy for everyone of you.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear of my children living in the Truth.

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Summary

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

Bible References

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2 Corinthians 2:3
So the very reason I wrote was that I might not come only to be pained by those who ought to give me joy; I relied on you all, I felt sure that my joy would be a joy for everyone of you.
Philemon 1:19
This is in my own handwriting: 'I Paul promise to refund it' ??not to mention that you owe me, over and above, your very soul.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear of my children living in the Truth.