These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

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