So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me.

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

For now life is for us life indeed, since you are standing fast in the Lord.

You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;

For you are [indeed] our glory and our joy!

For what is our hope or joy or crown of boast? Or is it not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

Have joy at all times.