that you may be strengthened in every kind of strength by the might of his glory for every kind of patience and fortitude with good cheer.

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts;